How does the event described in this passage move the plot forward?

It indicates that the narrator does not want to live in America.
It shows that the narrator is bullied by her classmates.
It describes similarities between American culture and Chinese culture.
It explains one reason why the narrator feels unaccepted within American culture.

Who is ¨ the guilty party¨ at the end of the text, and how do his actions contribute to the storys theme?

Why did the author include the fact that 40,000 african americans participated in the bus boycott

The brother of a presidential candidate writes an editorial in which he defends this candidate against charges of corruption. in such a circumstance, it is most appropriate for the reader to a) suspect that the candidate may have been framed. b) consider whether the candidate has the best family or not. c) wonder if the writer may be biased, due to his family connection. d) wonder if the writer may be inaccurate, due to wanting to get people to read his column. \