Read the following excerpt from "ellis island" by barbara
davis-pyle
which is the main area of influence found in this excerpt?
then i smiled because all of the questions were over. the
men asked papa and mama to read some italian words
from a book, and the official stamped our papers. then he
grinned and said in english, "welcome to the united states
of americal" and in that instant, joy won the fight on
mama's face.
the author's heritage
the author's family and friends
an important event in the author's life
popular culture
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we were taken to a boat that would sail us across
the harbor to the city and a brand new life. as i boarded
smiled up at lady liberty who stood tall with her spoon in
hand, ready to stir us in.

For years, women’s professional golf was all but ignored. women’s tournaments received very little attention in the sports pages, but all that is changing. golfers like michelle wie are becoming almost as well-known as jordan spieth. the espn television channel covers major women’s tournaments. most impressive of all, the winnings on the women’s tour are getting downright hefty. top money for the recent founders cup in phoenix, arizona,was $225,000. who is michelle wie? what does the word hefty refer to? the national weather service has issued a winter storm warning for loudon and augusta counties beginning at 7: 00 p.m., est, friday, december 12, through 3: 00 a.m., est, sunday, december 14. snowfall of between 4 and 8 inches is predicted. school closings will be announced on channel 10 through the evening. how much snow is the storm likely to produce? what do you think est stands for?

In romeo and juliet who are romeos parents

From this story and the indian saying which precedes it, what can the reader conclude about the culture in which the tale is set? a) they believe that death is always signified by pigeons flying away. b) they think that the behavior of creatures in the natural world can indicate things that will happen to people. c) they believe that honest, hard work provides relief from the ravages of the natural world. d) they think that death isn't the end, but only the beginning of a new life.