Pick a character from "Button, Button and write their backstory. For example: How did Arthur and Norma meet? How did Mr. Stewart get his job? How did Arthur get his
job? Be sure to display a knowledge of the short story by using or explaining attributes
mentioned in the short story.

Ron and nick chose to start their own businesses. ron wanted to start an ice cream shop, and nick wanted to launch a television manufacturing company. ron and nick had equal amounts of funds on hand and no government regulations restricting them. months later, however, ron has already set up his business, while nick is still struggling to raise additional funds to build a factory. what was the main factor that affected nick’s business? a. an irrelevant business idea b. low demand for tvs in his country c. high start-up costs d. lack of labor economics

Read the excerpt from "a pair of silk stockings." but she went on feeling the soft, sheeny luxurious things—with both hands now, holding them up to see them glisten, and to feel them glide serpent-like through her fingers. which best describes the underlying tone of the excerpt created by the connotations of the words “soft,” ”luxurious,” “glisten,” and “serpent-like”? 1. gloom 2. temptation 3. forgiveness 4. suspicion

Aunit "tradition vs. change" to memorize and read aloud. in the written introduction, engage the listener; state the origin of the excerpt; and identify who wrote it and its literary significance.