Which sentence best paraphrases the effects of hazardous waste on flora and fauna? a. fish and birds are exposed to hazardous waste as people tend to dispose of it in large quantities in lakes and rivers. b. hazardous waste released from cities, towns, factories, and tankers poisons flora and fauna. c. hazardous waste such as spilled oil or released chemicals poisons flora and fauna, increasing their chances of death. d. chemicals released from factories in lakes and rivers clog fishes’ gills or birds’ feathers, making it difficult for them to breathe or fly.

As for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't – i think i'll see women handle the ballot. which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten twain’s words? as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame . . a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't . . i think i'll see women handle the ballot. as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer . . i shouldn't – i think i'll see women handle the ballot. as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't . . as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer . . i think i'll see women handle the ballot.

Which quotation best supports the authors’ claim and purpose?

Explain the purpose of eliezer's father's allusion to mrs. schachter.