"I am too old, my son," he answered. "Too old to start a new life. Too old to start from scratch in some distant land..." (Wiesel 9). What does Elie's father mean when he says this? What is his purpose in saying this to Elie?

Which of the following best describes the central idea of the article? a the tuskegee airmen started the civil rights movement by proving that black pilots are more skilled than white pilots. b the tuskegee airmen proved that black and white pilots had the same potential, which break racial barriers. c despite breaking racial barriers, the tuskegee airmen faced racial discrimination and were never recognized for their military success. d black pilots in the military had to work twice as hard as white pilots, and due to a lack of funds they were underprepared.

The gift of the magi analyze the various characters in the story. list which character types—dynamic, round, static, and flat—you observed in the story. cite evidence to support your response.

Which best explains the symbolism of changing weather in "the jilting of granny weatherall"?