Which opening line best sets an ominous tone for a short story?
enjoying her daily walk on the lake trail, laura headed toward the funny tree that reminded her of her neighbor.
laura wasn’t sure whether the shadow of a tree or a real person caused her heart to erupt in her chest.
despite walking this familiar lake trail every day, laura wasn’t enjoying the view this morning.
taking her usual morning walk, laura missed her beloved dog jack and thought about all the times that he had accompanied her on this very trail.

Read the excerpt from the common sense of bicycling: bicycling for ladies. the bicycle is capable of such high speed that there is a strong temptation to ride so fast as to cause over exertion or excessive perspiration. on the other hand some people ride too slow, causing a zigzag and uncertain movement. while exercising reasonable caution, be a fearless rider. when you come to a steep hill, if the road is clear, let it go as fast as it will. if you rid yourself of that ghost of fear, coasting is one of the greatest delights of cycling. which is the best paraphrase of the text?

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?

Label the different parts of the stage. downstage stage left audience stage right upstage