Carl has been assigned to write a reflective essay for English class. He
wrote the first ideas that came to his mind on an idea map.

Which topic is NOT appropriate for Carl's reflective essay?
A) my first computer
B) parent's decision to take us on vacation
C) reaction to flu shot
D) sister’s most recent heart throb

What does the candle symbolize in this excerpt from leo tolstoy’s the death of ivan ilyich? “when i am not, what will there be? there will be nothing. then where shall i be when i am no more? can this be dying? no, i don’t want to! ” he jumped up and tried to light the candle, felt for it with trembling hands, dropped candle and candlestick on the floor, and fell back on his pillow. a. ivan ilyich’s shallow lifestyle b. ivan ilyich’s troubled conscience c. ivan ilyich’s murky past d. ivan ilyich’s approaching death