Which sentence best summarizes the “starving time”?

What did DeSoto come to New Orleans to find?

In lines 148–150, the author writes that “our neighbor is so much a part of our family that my mother never passes her house at night without glancing at the lights to see if she is home and safe.” Why  does she explain this relationship?

In the last section of her essay, the author describes how her mother polished her grandmother’s shoes on the day she had to move to a nursing home. The grandmother “left her house walking, supported by her children, carrying her pocket book, and wearing her polished black shoes.” Explain why this story is significant to the author.

Written Response  Answer the following questions based on your knowledge of the essay.  What is the author’s attitude toward being racially Japanese?   Cite two examples from the text to support your answer.

In Walden’s “Conclusion,” Thoreau uses the image of a well-worn path to describe

What is the reason that Hamilton remained in office longer than Jefferson?

Which lines create a vivid sensory image for readers?

Which statement accurately expresses the two men’s views on government?

Written Response  Answer the following questions based on your knowledge of the article.  Does the author present an objective view of both subjects or does he show bias? Cite details from the text to support your evaluation and respond in a full paragraph (5-7 sentences).