Literary focus
the questions below refer to the selection “jazz fantasia.”

which image does not appeal to the sense of hearing?
a.“batter on your banjoes”
b.“a red moon rides on the humps of the low river hills”
c.“cry like a racing car slipping away from a / motorcycle cop”
d.“let your trombones ooze, and go husha- / husha-hush”

How does the grapes of wrath identify the effects of americans' views on the dust bowl? the story is a depiction of oklahoma farmers and the difficulties they experienced migrating to california. the story accurately describes the impact the california vineyard industry had on migrant workers. the story covers the rise of corporate farming and the devaluation of the small family farms that dotted the great plains. the story is an allegory for the conflicts between american values and the rise of the communist party in the united states.

In an economic downturn, what can happen in countries that depend on high taxes to fund social programs?

What do you think should be the most important factor in president considered when picking a supreme court justice