Read the excerpt below from "Two kinds" by Amy Tan and answer the question that follows. "She bring home too many trophy," lamented Auntie Lindo that Sunday. "All day she play chess. All day I have no
time do nothing but dust off her winnings." She threw a scolding look at Waverly, who pretended not to see her.

"You lucky you don't have this problem," said Auntie Lindo with a sigh to my mother.

And my mother squared her shoulders and bragged: "Our problem worser than yours. If we ask Jing-mei wash
dish, she hear nothing but music. It's like you can't stop this natural talent."

And right then, I was determined to put a stop to her foolish pride.

The conversation between Auntie Lindo and Suyuan Woo is an example of which of the following characteristics of
Chinese culture?

O bedience to authority is valued.
O Information is expressed indirectly.
O People in charge are responsible for actions of their subordinates.
O Failure to abide by conventions of behavior can be shameful for the entire family.

Read this sentence.the wind blew, the leaves shook, and the birds flew away.which best describes the structure of this sentence? oa. this sentence places the object before the verb.ob. this sentence places each verb before its subject.oc. this sentence uses a parallel structure but flips the position of thewords.od. this sentence uses parallel subjects and verbs.

Pl answer ! i nd ! the importance of being earnest presents characters who live for one thing and one thing only—to do whatever will bring them pleasure. what message does the play get across regarding the pursuit of pleasure? do you think the play paints a positive picture of this pursuit of pleasure or a negative picture? give specific examples from the play to explain your response. do you agree or disagree with this message regarding the pursuit of pleasure? why or why not? (25 points) respond in at least 2 paragraphs. you must answer all parts of the question and give examples from the play for support to earn full credit.

As for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't – i think i'll see women handle the ballot. which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten twain’s words? as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame . . a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't . . i think i'll see women handle the ballot. as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer . . i shouldn't – i think i'll see women handle the ballot. as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't . . as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer . . i think i'll see women handle the ballot.