Read the excerpt from "Homesick" by Jean Fritz.
Dressed in my navy skirt, white blouse, and silk stockings, I felt every bit as neat as Columbus or Balboa and every bit as
heroic when I finally spotted America in the distance.
What is the narrator most likely trying to show readers with this sentence?
that she considers Columbus and Balboa to be daring men who deserve respect
that she views her arrival in the US as an event she should dress well for
that she feels she should be looked up to by others for her accomplishments
that she is a good student who remembers important facts about US history

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and is essential to good health. magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. it maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keep bones strong, keep one’s heart rhythm steady, and supports a healthy immune system. magnesium also regulate blood sugar levels, promotes normal blood pressure, and may play a role in energy metabolism and protein synthesis. doctors and scientists are trying to determine whether magnesium may play a role in preventing and managing disorders such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. which is the main idea of this paragraph? a. the role of magnesium in human nutrition is being studied intensely. b. magnesium may be related to the body’s metabolism and other healthy functions. c. magnesium appears to contribute to hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. d. magnesium and a healthy immune system are separate diseases.

What do mcmahon’s references to thomas carlyle and john stuart mill do for his own image and credibility?

Which statement best explains douglass's purpose