Read the following excerpt from Zane and the Hurricane by Rodman Philbrook and answer the questions that follow

Zane and the Hurricane is the story of Zane, Mr. Tru, and Malvina following the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

I creep up to a window to have a look outside Only thing I can make out is something buring in the distance, organge flames roiling like a thing alive. Doesn’t seem right that a house half-submerged in water can burn, but burn it does, and nobody to stop it.

“No fire department,” Mr. Tru points out. “No police.”

“How come?” I ask. “Where is everybody?”

He shrugs. “They ‘vacuated with the rest, or don’t care to enter this particular neighborhood, or ain’t got here yet, or maybe all three. Whatever the reason, we on our own and that’s the troot. Nobody look out for us but us.”

From whose perspective is this excerpt told?

A. The firemen
B. The police
C. A journalist
D. Mr. Tru

Answer:

C. A journalist

Explanation:

Because it says “No fire department,” Mr. Tru points out. “No police.”

“How come?” I ask. “Where is everybody?”

sorry if wrong if you get wrong then it might be D but im going with C because i have the most explanation for it but have a great day :D

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1. Describe the significance of Mrs. Pearce warning Higgins about his manners and dress in relation to Shaw’s message (theme) about social class.

2. Which of the following is most appropriate when writing a research report?
A. The French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson was famous for his random pictures of random people.
B. The famous French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson was known for his photographs of ordinary daily life.
C. The famous French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson took pictures of a bunch of random people doing everyday things.

3. A bystander defends the notetaker by saying, “it’s aw rawt: e’s a gentleman: look at his boots.” What does this quote say about Victorian beliefs regarding Social Class and crime?

1. Why do authors use symbols?
A. to show how a character is like an object
B. to draw attention to an idea or belief
C. to complicate the conflicts in the story
D. to make the plot more interesting

2. What is one of the best ways to identify a symbol?
A. Look at how minor characters react toward the object or detail.
B. Revisit the plot sequence to see how it relates to the theme.
C. Find a theme and then look for an object that highlights that theme.
D. Look for an object or detail that the author refers to repeatedly.

3. Which of the following objects is a symbol in The Outsiders?
A. sunsets
B. the movies
C. chocolate cake
D. the park

4. How does Hinton use the greasers' long, greasy hair as a symbol?
A. to show that the greasers live in an unclean and unhealthy environment
B. to indicate that the greasers do not care about their appearance or reputations
C. to show the greasers’ rebellious nature and how they are different from the Socs
D. to indicate that the greasers are too poor to buy shampoo and get hair cuts.