Mi futuro
beyond desk-chairs
And dull muraled halls
j. v., varsity and
setting the curve
school play and G. P.A.
textbooks
learning without
knowing
without room
to learn how
to know myself

—"To Live,"
Miriam Stone

Which theme statement is expressed in this poem?

It is important not to be involved in too many activities.
The future is a scary place for everyone.
Life can get in the way of figuring out who you really are.

The boy and the wolf by james baldwin one day word came that a savage wolf had been seen in the forest. "how i should like to meet that wolf," said little gilbert. he was only seven years old, but now all his thoughts were about the savage beast. "shall we take a walk this morning? " asked his mother. "oh, yes! " said gilbert. "perhaps we may see that wolf among the trees. but don't be afraid." his mother smiled, for she felt quite sure that there was no danger. what point of view does the author use in this selection?