In the scene where Candy’s dog is taken away and shot, Steinbeck creates an extremely tense atmosphere. This is also an incredibly important event that foreshadows what will happen later in the novel. Find two quotations that show how Steinbeck creates this sense of tension (hint: look for references to quietness, stillness, waiting, etc).
Why is Candy’s dog put down, and do you think this the right thing to do?
Why do you think Candy says: “I ought to of shot that dog myself, George. I shouldn’t ought to have let no stranger shoot my dog”?

the answer is, a) she is angry with elnora for not standing up for herself.

1. list two reasons why fossil fuels should continue to be used as a source of energy in america.

i think the correct answer is b. phrase

the tale of “aunty misery” written by judith ortiz cofer , is a folk tale about an old woman who earns immortality by tricking death . the cost of immortality however, is that her life will stay the same. from this tale it becomes clear that death is a necessary evil and is inevitable in life.  

question: which theme is found in the tale of "aunty misery? ”

answer: a. death may not seem friendly, but he should be treated kindly.