In what way did Grayson become a professor to Maniac?

What is the meaning of the word checking as it is used in this sentence from the second paragraph of the passage?

What is the main conflict in this excerpt from “rumplestiltskin” by the brothers grimm?

Analyze this lead sentence. in moscow on friday, jewish activist anatoly scharansky was sentenced to thirteen years in prison for high treason because of his activities as a spy for the united states. match the answer to the question. 1.why? jewish activist anatoly scharansky 2.who? sentenced to 13 years in prison 3. what? for high treason: spying for the united states 4.where? friday 5.when? moscow