Directions: Read the excerpt in chapter 1 on page 2 beginning at “But Mr. Brunner, our Latin teacher, was leading this trip, so I had hopes . . .” and ending at “. . . I wouldn’t get in trouble.” QuickWrite to answer the following question (this means write whatever comes into your head based on what you have read in the text):

Hamlet is often called a tragic hero who is torn between thought and action. why does he not kill claudius when he sees him in act iii, scene iii? why does he kill polonius in act iii, scene iv? how do these two actions affect your understanding of hamlet as a man of thought or a man of action? your answer should be at least 250 words.

How might a reader find tables, charts, and graphs useful

“speak up for tory principles” in his political speech, disraeli addresses the principles of the tory party. explain what they are and how he relates them to the condition of the people. use textual evidence to support your claim