Read the excerpt from “seventh grade.” victor hurried to the bag lunch area, where he sat down and opened his math book. . he lowered his eyes, pretending to study, then looked slowly to the left. victor pretends to study because he thinks it will hide him from the stares of other students. believes that it will him earn a higher grade in math. wants to act like teresa in order to impress her. is embarrassed about wanting to be a good student.

Jeff does not have to make a share responsibility payment because he was covered by a health insurance plan through his employer for the full tax year.

What is the tone of this passage from andrew jackson's message to congress? "the consequences of a speedy removal will be important to the united states, to individual states, and to the indians themselves. the pecuniary advantages which it promises to the government are the least of its recommendations. it puts an end to all possible danger of collision between the authorities of the general and state governments on account of the indians." andrew jackson, annual message to congress on december 6, 1830" a. ashamed and apologetic b. intelligent and professional c. bitter and jealous d. entertaining and humorous

Which words in this excerpt from the count of monte cristo can be used as synonyms to determine the meaning of the word grotto? dant? s entered the second grotto. the second grotto was lower and more gloomy than the first; the air that could only enter by the newly formed opening had the mephitic smell dant? s was surprised not to find in the outer cavern. he waited in order to allow pure air to displace the foul atmosphere, and then went on. 1. air 2. opening 3. mephitic 4. cavern 5. pure 6. atmosphere