Which of the following would be the best predominant
impression to convey in a
biography of Isaac Newton
for adult readers?
A. Newton did not perform as well in
school when he was young; he learned to
be more diligent.
B. Even when participating in childhood
sports, Newton was always looking out for
others.
C. Young Newton was often corrected in
his assignments and chores; he always
respected his parents.
D. Newton, though often told what he
should become in life, always followed his
dreams instead.

Study the map below. based on the information shown on this map, which ofthe following locations served as an eastern border for the mongol empire?

What is meant by “eternally burning black pipes”? what is this implying about the personality of the firemen?

Read the excerpt from act 3 of a doll’s house. mrs. linde: you seemed to me to imply that with me you might have been quite another man. krogstad: i am certain of it. mrs. linde: is it too late now? krogstad: christine, are you saying this deliberately? yes, i am sure you are. i see it in your face. have you really the courage, then—? mrs. linde: i want to be a mother to someone, and your children need a mother. we two need each other. nils, i have faith in your real character—i can dare anything together with you. krogstad [grasps her hands]. , , christine! now i shall find a way to clear myself in the eyes of the world. ah, but i forgot— how does the conflict in this passage develop a theme? mrs. linde creates a conflict by promising something she cannot give to krogstad, which develops the theme that empty promises can destroy relationships. krogstad continues the conflict by choosing clearing his name over having a life with mrs. linde, which develops the theme that you must often choose yourself over others. krogstad creates a conflict by deceiving mrs. linde about his intentions, which develops the theme that, in love, actions speak louder than words. mrs. linde resolves the conflict by committing to a new life with krogstad, which develops the theme that new beginnings are always possible.