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Rodman the KeeperAuthorConstance Fenimore WoolsonRodman the Keeper Date of Publication1800s after Civil War.Rodman the KeeperPrincipal CharactersJohn Rodman: Keeper. Kind hearted colonel, craves solitude does not even want a dog his…

Summary of the major events that happen in each of the chapters in this section.They are walking back from the movies. Cherry and Marcia see some Socs so they get…

Sylvia Plathwrote a note to her downstairs neighbor instructing him to call the doctor, then she committed suicide.Sylvia Plathfirst poet to win the Pulitzer Prize after deathSylvia Plathpublished a semi-autobiographical…

“Politics and the English Language” – George Orwell-Makes a plea for using language with clarity, honesty, and directness-Too much writing suffers from vagueness and ugliness-Confused writing reflects confused thinking -Points…

Who is “the Leader”?Referred to and never named, but clearly modeled on Adolf HitlerWhat is Jack Anders accused of?SabotageWhat happens to Jack Anders?He is shotWhat color are the packages dropped…

griota storyteller in West Africaclarivoyancesecond sight, ability to forsee events, individualisticnefariousextremely wickederasurethe act or instance of erasingimperiledto put in dangerstatistdangerous blind patriotism (TALK TO SPRINGER)narcoticrelating to or denoticing narcotics or…

william Bradford- governor of Plymouth Colony after John Carver dies- writes “Of Plymouth Plantation”John Robinson- pastor and leader of the English Separatists in Leiden before they leave foe AmericaElder William…

AchillesThe greatest warrior among the Greeks. Son of Peleus (human) and thetis (sea nymph) (Greek)PatroclusFriend of Achilles who was killed by Hector while wearing Achilles’ armour (Greek)NeoptolemusSon of Achilles, lives…

The pardoner’s taleTheme: sin of manSummary: the Knights were searching for death so they could kill it.The casket scenesTheme: wisdom or luckSummary: three men chose which casket that contained the…

Resumen de Huyamos (micro-cuento)representa la censura de palabras y los problemas político en Argentina, los desaparecidos, la regulación y represión por el gobiernoAutor de Huyamos (micro-cuento)Ana María Shua – ArgentinaResumen…

Maji Maji Rebellion1905-1907Official began 31st July 1905.Maji – sacred water, ‘immunity’Led my majumbe (village chiefs)MajumbeVillage Chief, led the rebellionReason for rebellionGerman policy to grow cash cropsLow wagesStart of rebellionMajumbe, organized…

Reviving Ruben, no brain damage, hitting the snow goose, and floating.Name the 4 miracles that happened in chapters 1-2.Rubem=Western novel, Jeremiah=typewriter, Davy=saddleWhat gifts did swede receive for her 9th birthday?Tin…

How much money did Delaney offer Candido after hitting him?20What does the “Tortilla Curtain” mean?The America-Mexican borderWhen Delaney hits Candido, is he worried about Candido or his car’s condition?Car’s conditionWhere…

Justinian Eastern Roman emperor between 527 and 565 CE; tried to restore unity of old Roman Empire; issued most famous compilation of Roman Law; extended later Roman architecture (ex. Hagia…

Conquistadors a leader in the Spanish conquest of America Hernando Cortes conquered the Aztecs Cabeza de Vaca explorer that reported on the Seven Cities of Cibola; Robert de Lasalle French…

White Temple and its ziggurat. Uruk. c. 3500-3000 BCE. Mud brick. Palette of King Narmer. Predynastic Egypt. c. 3000-2920 BCE. Greywacke. Statues of votive figures, from the Square Temple at…

Treaty Of Paris 1783 Treaty Between England and the Colonies , formally ended the American Revolutionary War Thaddeus Stevens A radical Republican who believed in harsh punishments for the South….

Theme 1 Power and Authority Theme 2 Religious and ethical systems Theme 3 Revolution Theme 4 Cultural Integration Theme 5 Economics Theme 6 Empire Building Theme 7 Interaction with environment…

The main problem with voting as a form of political participation is that citizens cannot communicate very much information by only casting a ballot. Which of the following statements accurately…

D A condition in which members of a society have different amounts of wealth, prestige, or power is called A. socialization. B. status. C. social structure. D. social inequality. B…