Claim #1: Zoos are a great way to educate the public about animals and their needs.

Claim #2: Zoos are an inhumane way to provide people with entertainment.

Which piece of evidence best supports claim #2?

A. Animals that become sick or injured in zoos are treated by trained
veterinarians.

B. Over 50 million people visited zoos in the United States last year.

C. Most large animals are used to living in areas over 100 times larger than their zoo enclosures.

D. Zoos separate their animals by species, often combining animals
with similar habitats.

Malcolm x's attitude towards the dictionary could best be described as a) apathetic b) dumbfounded c) awestruck d) disinterested

Which two elements does this excerpt from a christmas carol by charles dickens contain? "a small matter," said the ghost, “to make these silly folks so full of gratitude." "small! " echoed scrooge. the spirit signed to him to listen to the two apprentices, who were pouring out their hearts in praise of fezziwig: and when he had done so, said, "why! is it not? he has spent but a few pounds of your mortal money: three or four perhaps. is that so much that he deserves this praise? " "it isn’t that," said scrooge, heated by the remark, and speaking unconsciously like his former, not his latter, self. "it isn't that, spirit. he has the power to render us happy or unhappy; to make our service light or burdensome; a pleasure or a toil. say that his power lies in words and looks; in things so slight and insignificant that it is impossible to add and count ’em up: what then? the happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it cost a fortune." he felt the spirit's glance, and stopped. "what is the matter? " asked the ghost. "nothing particular," said scrooge. "something, i think? " the ghost insisted. "no," said scrooge, "no. i should like to be able to say a word or two to my clerk just now. that's all."

Read jonathan swift's essay "a modest proposal." note the six numbered arguments that swift makes midway through the essay. write down your analysis and response to his arguments. as you write your response, keep in mind his central themes and ideas in the essay.