Which of the following describes the role of phloem in a vascular plant?
a. a two-way flow of water and carbohydrates from chloroplasts
b. a one-way flow of protein and carbohydrates to the leaves
c. a transfer of hormones and sugar solution to the roots
d. a transfer of water and nutrients upward from the soil

What does roosevelt say the “nation asks for”. a ) renewed hope. b ) “stern performance of duty” c ) “action, and action now” d ) the creation of more federal jobs

Whom does macbeth have murdered to keep one if the witches prophecies from coming true a. malcolm and donalbain b. king duncan c. the thane of cawdor d. banque and his son

Read the following excerpt from life on the mississippi by mark twain. no girl could withstand his charms. he "cut out" every boy in the village. when his boat blew up at last, it diffused a tranquil contentment among us such as we had not known for months. but when he came home the next week, alive, renowned, and appeared in church all battered up and bandaged, a shining hero, stared at and wondered over by everybody, it seemed to us that the partiality of providence for an undeserving reptile had reached a point where it was open to criticism. how does twain's use of understatement serve his purpose? be sure to use specific details from the text to support your answer.