1. which of the following words best describes the author's view of humanity in "a contribution to statistics"?
altruistic
optimistic
pessimistic
realistic

2. which of the following lines from “a contribution to statistics” best supports the theme of lost virtues?
“those who always know better
- fifty two”
“able to admire without envy
- eighteen”
“taking only things from life
- thirty
“mortal
- a hundred out of a hundred.
thus far this figure remains unchanged.”

Match each example to the correct type of conflict.

Now close reading is an essential and foundational skill needed to succeed in any language arts course. acquiring this skill will you form a strategy when writing about literature. you will be required to perform and develop this skill as you progress through this course and other courses in your school career. identify and discuss your areas of strength in language arts. what do you do well? what do you like doing in a course like this? why do those tasks work well for you? you can also identify a challenge you have that you’d like to work on throughout this course. use this discussion as an opportunity to give advice to your classmates based on your stronger skills and to ask for with skills you are still developing.

Describe your passion for sports (100 words or less). required