By the time of the first Thanksgiving,

Thoreau chooses to lead a “Spartan-like” existence in order to

The reader can infer that the author did not look to her own mother as a role model because she

What is “the one desirable effect” of the black veil?

Written Response – Answer the following questions based on your knowledge of the story. How is the veil symbolic of the townspeople’s secret sins rather than Mr. Hooper’s sins? Cite two  details from the story in your response.

During a neck dissection, if a portion of the mandible is removed, a ____________ graft is commonly used. 

What did DeSoto come to New Orleans to find?

How did Squanto help the settlers? Cite details from the text.

Based on her reaction, which incident affects the main character the most?

The shrine that the author visits is important to her because