Trina forced her worries about her recent biology exam from her mind and let her kite soar high in the sun-
drenched sky. She needed an A to get in the premed
program. She had studied hard and given it her best, which
was all she could really do. Suddenly the wind gained
strength, tugging forcefully on her kite string. It could snap
at any moment. Holding tightly to the string, she loosened
it a little and let the kite fly higher. Her kite wasn't going
anywhere - at least not today.
What is the symbol and its hidden meaning?
A. The symbol is the class, which reveals a deeper meaning about
education.
OB. The symbol is the string, which represents determination and self-
control
O C. The symbol is the kite, which reveals a deeper meaning about
flying

1. the group spurned the newcomer and accepted him gladly.

Read the passage. the dust bowl during the 1930s, extreme drought and high winds made life incredibly difficult in the great plains region of the united states. in many areas, rainfall was forty percent less than normal. the soil became extremely dry, and when strong winds blew, they created tremendous dust storms. these so-called “black blizzards” were so thick that they made daylight seem like dusk. during this terrible period, the great plains region of the united states was named the “dust bowl.” over the next few years, the drought continued, and the winds created more dust storms. in some places, the drought and high winds lasted for eight years. many people wondered if the black blizzards would ever end. which statement about this paragraph’s main idea is true? this paragraph’s main idea is stated in the topic sentence. there are not enough details to support the main idea. this paragraph’s main idea is implied. this paragraph does not express a main idea.

Whar two questions were asked in the book thief?