THE UNSPOKEN HISTORY BEHIND A SURNAME
by Lolly Bowean

PART A: Which statement expresses the central idea of the text?

A ) Most African Americans have changed their surnames in order to reject any connections they might have to past slavery.

B) Discussing the origins of African Americans’ surnames is a good way to bring attention to America’s history of slavery.

C )Knowing the origins of people’s surnames in America can better help us understand the nation’s history.

D )African Americans have a complicated and, at times, painful history with their surnames which is not easy to discuss.

warren buffett- the oracle of omaha warren buffett came from a normal type of family in nebraska. when hew as young, he understood the value of investing money and gaining interest on that investment. he strived hard at several jobs, but what made him one of the wealthiest men in the world was his gift for allocating capital within a free market system. warren buffett is an example of a man whose wealth is owed largely to the free enterprise system. buffett was able to allocate his money however he wanted, investing in businesses that he thought could compete effectively. without the free market system, he would not have the right to invest however he wanted, and would not have become so wealthy.

"fire and ice" is one of robert frost's most popular poems. it was published in december 1920 in harper's magazine and in 1923 in his pulitzer prize−winning book new hampshire. it discusses the end of the world, likening the elemental force of fire with the emotion of desire, and ice with hate.

c. the power of desire is greater than the power of hate.

the answer is camped