Why does the author include details about the purchases the Lin family makes at the rummage sale in "The All-American Slurp"? A. to explain how the Lins become friends with their neighbors
B. to highlight Mrs. Lin’s talent for decorating their home
C. to illustrate the Lins’ efforts to afford and live an American lifestyle
D. to emphasize the narrator’s desire for expensive items

Any true christian, whether living or dead, participates in all the blessings of christ and the church; and this is granted him by god, even without indulgence letters. what is the best summary of this statement?

Mr. mann's science students were experimenting with speed. they set up a 1 meter (100 cm) track. the students used balls instead of cars. the balls were different sizes and made of different materials. four at a time, students rolled balls around the track to see which had the fastest and slowest speeds. some of their data are shown in the table. which ball will take the longest to complete one lap around the track?

Initially, northerners did not want missouri to be included in the union because 1.) maine would not be allowed to enter the union as a free state 2.) missouri wanted to enter the union as a free state 3.) missouri wanted to enter the union as a slave state 4.) maine would not be allowed to enter the union as a slave state