Joy leapt in his father's heart for his son who was quick to learn, thirsty for knowledge; he saw him growing up to become a great wise man and priest, a prince among the Brahmans. Bliss leapt in his mother's breast when she saw him, . . . Siddhartha, strong, handsome, he who was walking on slender legs, greeting her with perfect respect. . . . But he, Siddhartha, was not a source of joy for himself; he found no delight in himself.

Of the poems you have read so far, which did you find most powerful regarding the themes of identity and/or freedom and why? don't forget evidence (quotes, name of poem,

Which detail from "to build a fire" best supports the idea that most of the real yukon prospectors had little experience for surviving in cold weather? it happened. it was his own fault or, rather, his mistake. he should not have built the fire under the spruce tree. there was the fire, snapping and crackling and promising life with every dancing flame. he would have to build a fire and dry out his footgear. this was imperative at that low temperature—he knew that much. the flame he got by touching a match to a small shred of birch bark that he took from his pocket.

The town should regulate the height of buildings allowed on main street. this would be categorized as a: a. claim of fact. b. claim of policy. c. claim of cause and effect. d. claim of definition.