1. during "the greatest kickball game ever," russell. a. scores the winning point
b. leaves with the ball. c. causes his team to lose. d. starts an argument, ending the game. 2. when rita beats russell at chess, she is amazed that he
a. congratulates her.
b. puts the chess set away.
c. claims he won.
d. doesn’t wreck the board. 3. why doesn't russell's family find for him once they realize that he is sick?
a. they are ashamed of him.
b. they want to accept him as he is.

Which statement explains the relationship between literary devices and theme? literary devices are theme. literary devices distract from the theme. literary devices replace a theme. literary devices emphasize theme.

Explain the metaphor beyond the symbol by choosing the phrase that establishes what is similar in the pair of words. select the item that best expresses this. use your notes if you need them. poverty: riches

Armed with invisible ink, a cipher system, and a passion to end the war and preserve the union, elizabeth van lew became butler's eyes and ears in the confederate capital city. truth be told, however, she became much more than that. she became a spymaster, the person responsible for running a network of agents, couriers, and safe houses that was very active during the war. in addition to the spying, elizabeth van lew continued to maintain her church hill home as a safe house and something of a local union spy headquarters. —the dark game, paul janeczko what is the central idea of this passage? van lew’s home was used as a safe house, which was critical to the confederacy. van lew had a passion to end the war and preserve the union. van lew was a spymaster, a leading force in the espionage activities for the union. van lew did not enjoy working for general butler.