What is the effect of the narrator beginning by stating an amount of money?
A)
It gives the reader a hint that the story will be about
gaining wealth.
B)
None of these choices describe the effect of
beginning the passage by mentioning a sum of
money.
C)
It gives the reader a growing sense of dread about
the character's ability to eat and meet her basic
needs.
D)
It creates a bit of interest for the reader, as the reader
doesn't yet know that 1.87 is not enough money for
the character's plan.

The story line remains the same. the kids live in what was then one of the remaining beachfront slums, down the coast from the expensive malibu area. the beach was ruled by surfers, but in the afternoon, when the waves died down, some of the surfers, or their younger brothers, fooled around on skateboards. one day, skip engblom, the shop owner, comes up with a key breakthrough, polyurethane wheels: "they grip." with the additional traction, the z-boys try skating the sides of the big, open drainage canal that runs through the area. then comes a brainstorm: because of a drought, the area's swimming pools were drained. the kids started "borrowing" pools when the owners weren't home, to skate the curved sides.” where did “the lords of dogtown” originally practice their tricks? a. the beach c. an open drainage canal b. empty pools d. none of these

What is the meaning of the word "caches" as it is used in paragraph 6

In  the diary of anne frank, the characters feel sadness after reading the hopeful message written on the cake. which theme does this best illustrate? peace is often most appreciated after it has been lost.wartime is capable of bringing out the worst in people.  it is important to have someone in whom to confide.sharing difficult experiences can strengthen friendships