4 How does the character traits of Professor Schlemiel from "The Day I Got Lost" contribute to the theme that
friends and family will be there for you no matter what?
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Professor Schlemiel does not exhibit change throughout the story but is still loved and accepted by his
friends and family at the end, in spite of his flaws.
Professor Schlemiel's wife was irritated with him for getting lost and bringing a dog home, but she secretly
liked the dog.
Professor Schlemiel's forgetfulness was widely known by everyone.

Which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten twain’s words?

Buck did not cry out. he did not check himself, but drove in upon spitz, shoulder to shoulder, so hard that he missed the throat. they rolled over and over in the powdery snow. spitz gained his feet almost as though he had not been overthrown, slashing buck down the shoulder and leaping clear. twice his teeth clipped together, like the steel jaws of a trap, as he backed away for better footing, with lean and lifting lips that writhed and snarled. read this passage. explain what the conflict shows about buck and spitz.

How are the two arguments made in the passages different? a. the first passage claims that pets in class will children with health problems; the second passage says pets will make some health problems worse. b. the first passage claims that students’ nervousness will decrease around pets; the second says that students’ nervousness will increase around pets. c. the first passage claims that pets will make the teacher’s work easier by keeping students busy; the second passage says pets will make the teacher’s work harder. d. the first passage claims that pets in school will be good for kids’ mental health; the second passage says pets will be bad for kids’ mental health.