1. What is the state of U. S. society as described in the first paragraph of the story? How has "equality” been achieved?

Which two principles form the basis for capitalism?

What details of the first two paragraphs convey a sense of the ordinary,behind the scenes routines of film critics?

Must read story will give if ! in “perseverance,” which theme is reflected in the lines, “life’s field will yield as we make it / a harvest of thorns or of flowers”? a: life is a field in which flowers and thorns will grow. b: accept what you are given, because you cannot change it. c: your life is the result of the work you put into it. d: working together people achieve their goals in life.