Idescended the steps to the cellar, reminding myself that the smell of dirt was not to be feared. the earthen walls shone with moisture, and the rows of jarred fruit gleamed. i loathed these errands and doubted my ability to discern a peach from a pear in the dim light. i held a jar inches from my eyes and concluded it was some undesirable green—beans or peas—to be retrieved at a later date. as i mused, something crept stealthily from the shadows, and pounced unexpectedly from the summer’s stash. which best describes the tone of the excerpt?
a - somber
b - disinterested
c - angry
d - uncertain

Clearly show? ramona: anna, where does the theme seem to change? anna: according the article: "the fault lies with the fda's inability to release enough information in order to regain the public's trust. but perhaps japan is to blame as well. although there are plans to remove the spent nuclear fuel rods and build a permafrost wall around the four damaged reactors, is this really enough to recover damaged trust? " and then sato goes on to explain this statement. o a. challenging established ideas o b. using evidence to support your conclusions o c. asking clarifying questions o d. synthesizing claims into a single conclusion

Which detail does the author include to support the central idea about how her mother about the dictator? a) doubly revolted b) obsession c) in exile d) isolated e) cautionary tales

In act 5, which of the following seems to carry power in rome? a. violence b. rhetoric c. hope d. defeat