Which statement best expresses how the books affect the meaning of the poem? They symbolize the grandfather’s hard work, which allowed him to pursue a college education. They symbolize the grandfather’s desire for knowledge, which he passes on to the speaker. They symbolize the grandfather's belief that a formal education is unnecessary. They symbolize the grandfather’s unfilled dreams of becoming a scholar.

Which sentence contains an allusion? a. pamela and her twin are as alike as two peas in a pod, and they do everything together. b. pamela has a weakness for chocolates, which she says she's had since early childhood. c. pamela's face was as white as a ghost when she learned the shocking news about her brother. d. pamela's backyard looks like the garden of eden, with dozens of green and lush plants. e. pamela found herself trapped between a rock and a hard place, and she didn't know what to do.