Read the excerpt from “Land for Free.” Johann looked over the fine print and relayed, “It says that settlers can claim a160-acre parcel and that the land will become theirs free of charge if they farm it for five years.”

Hearing this, Hans broke into a wide grin and said, “Five years is nothing! We are Bauers, and we’re never afraid of hard work.”

Johann couldn’t help but agree, for his father was as strong as an ox and as stubborn as a mule. If Hans set his mind on a piece of Oklahoma territory, it was as good as theirs already.

Which sentence from the excerpt is an example of direct characterization?

[H]is father was as strong as an ox
Hans broke into a wide grin
Johann looked over the fine print
Johann couldn’t help but agree

Read this excerpt from i never had it made. "it's all that ought to count," he replied. "but it isn't. maybe one of these days it will be all that counts. that is one of the reasons i've got you here, robinson. if you're a good enough man, we can make this a start in the right direction. but let me tell you, it's going to take an awful lot of courage." he was back to the crossroads question that made me start to get angry minutes earlier. he asked it slowly and with great care. "have you got the guts to play the game no matter what happens? " "i think i can play the game, mr. rickey," i said. the next few minutes were tough. branch rickey had to make absolutely sure that i knew what i would face. beanballs would be thrown at me. i would be called the kind of names which would hurt and infuriate any man. i would be physically attacked. could i take all of this and control my temper, remain steadfastly loyal to our ultimate aim? which is the central idea of this excerpt?

Which of the following statement about conflict in the workplace is true?

Which situation from a novel best reflects the following theme? prejudice can be found in unexpected places and is always hurtful to those exposed to it. a. community members admire a public figure until a child exposes him as a fraud b. witnesses to a violent attack remain quiet for fear of endangering their families o c. a talented doctor cannot get work in a neytown because he is an "outsider." d. a couple tries to keep their romance alive across a great distance but fails.