Jack, an adolescent boy, quits school to head out west to find gold. he spends a year panning for gold until one day he finds a large nugget and heads into town to cash it in. a corrupt gold exchange officer weighs the piece and offers the boy 1,500 dollars for his find. jack takes it happily but later realizes that the officer cheated him of 500 dollars because jack didn't understand the math needed to figure the worth of the gold. what would a culture that tells this story most likely value? a. the value of pursuing wealth b. the importance of receiving an education c. the value of outwitting people d. the importance of seeking real adventure

How does the description of the chenoo support the theme of the legend?

Sister carrie, chapter ii theodore dreiser how does the author prepare readers for the last full paragraph of this passage? a) the author introduces carrie by showing readers the similarities between carrie and her sister, who is married to a hardworking man. b) the author introduces carrie as the jealous sibling of minnie, who works hard to make carrie feel welcome without upsetting her own marital balance. c) the author introduces carrie as an observant and young woman who notices the routine of her sister and brother-in-law, with whom she is staying. d) the author introduces carrie as a rather selfish and naive young woman who accepts the hospitality of her sister and brother-in-law until she can find a job in the city.

How is dr. lanyon characterized in the excerpt? as friendly as arrogant as wise as mournful