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Answer the following question about the reading for 3.04: Author's Craft: "About Russell".

What was Russell's nickname?

A. Trash Man

B. E-Train

C. Cobra

D. Rico

Answer 1

@SmokeyBrown

Answer 2

On page 124, Russell gets the nickname "Cobra" for his speed on the track team

Answer 3

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Why didn't Russell attend Penn State? Select ALL the answers that are correct.

It was too expensive.


He got a full scholarship to New York Technology at Old Westbury.


He went to MIT.


His mother didn't want him going out of state.

Answer 4

Page 127, Russell doesn't go to Penn State because it is too expensive and his mother doesn't want him going out of state

Answer 5

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Why was it hard to figure out Russell's medical problems? Select ALL answers that are correct.

He already diagnosed himself.


He was too busy working to go to the doctor.


His mom wouldn't take him to the doctor.


He wouldn't talk.

Answer 6

Page 128, Russell wouldn't talk and his mom wouldn't take him to the doctor

Answer 7

Read the passage. Then, answer the questions.
The Innocents Abroad
by Mark Twain
1 In the fullness of time the ship was ready to receive her passengers. I was introduced to the young gentleman who was to be my roommate, and found him to be intelligent, cheerful of spirit, unselfish, full of generous impulses, patient, considerate, and wonderfully good-natured. Not any passenger that sailed in the Quaker City will withhold his endorsement of what I have just said. We selected a stateroom forward of the wheel, on the starboard side, “below decks.” It had two berths in it, a dismal dead-light, a sink with a washbowl in it, and a long, sumptuously cushioned locker, which was to do service as a sofa—partly—and partly as a hiding place for our things. Notwithstanding all this furniture, there was still room to turn around in, but not to swing a cat in, at least with entire security to the cat. However, the room was large, for a ship’s stateroom, and was in every way satisfactory.

2 The vessel was appointed to sail on a certain Saturday early in June.

3 A little after noon on that distinguished Saturday I reached the ship and went on board. All was bustle and confusion. The pier was crowded with carriages and men; passengers were arriving and hurrying on board; the vessel’s decks were encumbered with trunks and valises; groups of excursionists, arrayed in unattractive traveling costumes, were moping about in a drizzling rain and looking as droopy and woebegone as so many molting chickens. The gallant flag was up, but it was under the spell, too, and hung limp and disheartened by the mast. Altogether, it was the bluest, bluest spectacle! It was a pleasure excursion—there was no gainsaying that, because the program said so—it was so nominated in the bond—but it surely hadn’t the general aspect of one. 4 Finally, above the banging, and rumbling, and shouting, and hissing of steam rang the order to “cast off!”—a sudden rush to the gangways—a scampering ashore of visitors—a revolution of the wheels, and we were off—the pic-nic was begun! Two very mild cheers went up from the dripping crowd on the pier; we answered them gently from the slippery decks; the flag made an effort to wave, and failed; the “battery of guns” spake not—the ammunition was out. 5 We steamed down to the foot of the harbor and came to anchor. It was still raining. And not only raining, but storming. “Outside” we could see, ourselves, that there was a tremendous sea on. We must lie still, in the calm harbor, till the storm should abate. Our passengers hailed from fifteen states; only a few of them had ever been to sea before; manifestly it would not do to pit them against a full-blown tempest until they had got their sea-legs on. Toward evening the two steam tugs that had accompanied us with a rollicking champagne-party of young New Yorkers on board who wished to bid farewell to one of our number in due and ancient form departed, and we were alone on the deep. On deep five fathoms, and anchored fast to the bottom. And out in the solemn rain, at that. This was pleasuring with a vengeance. 6 It was an appropriate relief when the gong sounded for prayer meeting. The first Saturday night of any other pleasure excursion might have been devoted to whist and dancing; but I submit it to the unprejudiced mind if it would have been in good taste for us to engage in such frivolities, considering what we had gone through and the frame of mind we were in. We would have shone at a wake, but not at anything more festive. 7 However, there is always a cheering influence about the sea; and in my berth that night, rocked by the measured swell of the waves and lulled by the murmur of the distant surf, I soon passed tranquilly out of all consciousness of the dreary experiences of the day and damaging premonitions of the future. from The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain—Public Domian 1. The following question has two parts. Part A In the passage from The Innocents Abroad, what is the meaning of frivolities in paragraph 6? A. enjoyable or entertaining activities B. prudent or necessary precautions C. calming or reflective thoughts D. religious or social customs

Answer 8

The usual definition for 'frivolities' would be enjoyable or entertaining activities. And from the context of paragraph 6, I'd say this definition fits pretty well.

Answer 9

Part B

Which phrase from The Innocents Abroad supports the answer to Part A?

A. “. . . the gong sounded for prayer meeting.”


B. “. . . whist and dancing . . .”


C. “. . . the unprejudiced mind . . .”


D. “. . . would have shone at a wake . . .”

Answer 10

So, whist is apparently some sort of card game. Paired with dancing, I'd say it best fits the definition of "frivolity" that we determined in the last question

Answer 11

2. Part A

What does the symbol of the flag in paragraphs 3 and 4 of the passage represent?


A. the gloominess felt by the passengers on the excursion


B. the peacefulness of life at sea


C. the uncertainty of what lies ahead on the excursion


D. the bustle and confusion on the ship

Answer 12

I'd say the 'gloominess' felt by the passengers makes the most sense. The slow movement of the flag is compared in paragraphs 3 and 4 to the subdued mood of the ship as a whole

Answer 13

2. Part B

Which sentence from The Innocents Abroad supports the answer to Part A?

A. “It had two berths in it, a dismal dead-light, a sink with a washbowl in it, and a long, sumptuously cushioned locker, which was to do service as a sofa—partly—and partly as a hiding place for our things.” (paragraph 1)


B. “The pier was crowded with carriages and men, passengers were arriving and hurrying on board; the vessel’s decks were encumbered with trunks and valises . . . .” (paragraph 3)


C. “. . . groups of excursionists, arrayed in unattractive traveling costumes, were moping about in a drizzling rain and looking as droop


D. “However, there is always a cheering influence about the sea . . . .” (paragraph 7)

Answer 14

@SmokeyBrown

Answer 15

Well, C is the only choice that mentions the mood of the people, so I'd have to go with that

Answer 16

3. What is the best statement of a central idea from The Innocents Abroad?

A. Many steps are needed to launch a ship.


B. Plans sometimes don’t go as expected.


C. Passengers can come from many places.


D. The sea can be a calming influence.

Answer 17

Hm, I would guess D, since I don't really see any strong evidence to support the other options. The passage ends with a remark on the calming influence of the sea, and that idea appears in some other places as well