Why does patricia mckissack repeat the phrase ticktock, ticktock near the end of
“the 11: 59”?
a. to build suspense and show the passing of time
b. to introduce some humor into the story
c. to emphasize to the reader that the death train has passed
d. to show that lester is going insane

Which statement best describes hopping’s viewpoint and purpose in this excerpt? the author believes diane france should not display soldiers’ remains, and she writes to persuade readers to avoid visiting the museum. the author thinks a union warship caused the submarine to sink, and she writes to inform readers about the war. the author thinks stories about the civil war are interesting, and she writes to entertain readers with true war stories. the author believes diane france’s work in making bone casts has many scientists, and she writes to give details about her experienc