How does Pax know that he can safely leave the food tent while Peter's father is in there? Peter's father can't smell Pax, so Pax knows he can safely leave if he's very quiet. Peter's father doesn't see Pax, so Pax knows he can get to the tent flap if he stays behind things. Peter's father is focusing on the opposite side of the tent from where Pax is hiding. Peter's father gives Pax the signal he used to give him at home that meant "go through."THE HISTORY OF THE PAX

Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of the text. in “letter from birmingham jail,” martin luther king, jr., presents the idea that american history includes african americans, too; that is, african americans can claim the same historical heritage as white americans. at the time, this was a radical idea. how does king develop this theme? select each correct answer. he points out the many ways that african americans have contributed to the culture of america. he describes how african americans were present “before plymouth rock” and through many key moments in american history. he argues that african americans would have participated in more events of american history if white americans had been willing to include them. he makes connections between the american fight for independence from britain and the civil rights movement.