Was is a past, present or future tense verb

Pls needs hypehen or no hyphen 1. after serving as principal for ten years,mr. jones will resign this year 2. it's sixty seven degrees outside and it's only february!

What does the author use to example of his son's tribal education in his letter to the teacher

The boy and the wolf by james baldwin one day word came that a savage wolf had been seen in the forest. "how i should like to meet that wolf," said little gilbert. he was only seven years old, but now all his thoughts were about the savage beast. "shall we take a walk this morning? " asked his mother. "oh, yes! " said gilbert. "perhaps we may see that wolf among the trees. but don't be afraid." his mother smiled, for she felt quite sure that there was no danger. what point of view does the author use in this selection?