Why do you think Leota and Mrs. Fletcher spanked Billy at the end for eating her peanuts? Were they angry about the
peanuts, or did he represent something bigger for them? How did it make the women feel when they were through?
Give your answer in 150 words, using evidence from the story for support.

Which of the following is an appeal to reason? (5 points) a statistics or other facts that will bring audiences to a logical conclusion b positive references to the audience's sense of right versus wrong c strong organization and use of proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar d descriptions of events or places that have meanings to the audience