(a) Kennedy says that "sincerity is always subject to proof." Does his speech strike you as sincere? (b) For what reasons might the writer of such a speech say something he did not really mean?

Suppose that X is a random variable with mean and variance both equal to 20. What can be said about P{0<X<40}?

True or False. Scarcity exists because our supplies of productive resources are limited.

Why might it have been important to Angelou to be seen as a Ghanaian woman?

The author's purpose is the author's reason for writing a work. In your opinion, what was Ehrlich's purpose for writing this essay? Explain.

How does Krakauer let the reader know that there are too many people on the mountain and, perhaps, that there are people who should not have been there?

How well does the author convey the dangers the climbers faced?

Millions of readers and viewers have been moved by this part of Keller's life story. Explain what gives this segment such emotional power.

(a) What storytelling elements appear in this nonfiction selection? (b) How well does Krakauer tell the story of this part of the climb? Use evidence from the selection to back up your opinion.

(a) What problems does Krakauer have with the climate on the mountain? (b) How do these problems lead to a crucial error on Krakauer's part?

Explain how being the only daughter, and "only" a daughter, has proven to be both a positive and a negative experience for Cisneros.

Are you convinced by Montaigne's arguments in this essay? Explain using examples from the text.

How does Herriot show the positive effect of Roy on the owner and of the owner on Roy?

How effectively does Herriot illustrate the case of cruelty for the reader?