Read the excerpt from "Flowers for Algernon."

I asked Dr Strauss if Ill beat Algernon in the race after the operashun and he said maybe. If the operashun works Ill show that mouse I can be as smart as he is. Maybe smarter.

Charlie’s thoughts and words in this passage show that he views Algernon as

-a competitor.
-an ally.
-an enemy.
-a genius.

Leslie would probably have come with us if she didn’t work all summer. which is the verb phrase?

What is the main source of conflict in this passage? lee grew up near the old-growth forest. she loved wandering the trails and looking at the natural beauty around her. but the city council recently approved plans to cut down the forest in order to build a shopping center and apartment buildings. the council believed the development would create new jobs and provide more affordable housing. lee was upset when she heard about the plans to destroy her beloved forest, and she vowed to do something to save it.

What is the most likely the cumulative impact of the use of the word depict or depictions