In Colin Linden's "Lucky Charm, " why does the speaker's father, WIllie, go to Black-eyed Pete's Emporium?

To play pool

To play pin ball

To play poker

To smoke

5. Read the sentence. Ella's supervisor was usually receptive to new ideas. What does receptive mean? unable to take again; close-minded to look at later; review able to replace; undo able to take again; willing

During which phase of revision does a writer make changes to address tone? A. Revising content B. Revising topic C. Revising style D. Revising structure

More than 600 transportation employees went on strike at midnight last night after the Westridge City Council rejected their demand for a 10% pay increase. A. banner B. lead C. subhead D. headline

Which scenario illustrates the gambler's fallacy: assuming that what typically happens in the long run will not happen in the short run? a. Every time Jonas plays poker, he wins. He knows how lucky he is, so he buys a lottery ticket every week. b.

Why can some local governments still use direct democracy today, while state and national governments use representatives democracy?

Jefferson argues that civil judges cannot render opinions about the beliefs of others because of what tendency? A. the tendency to prefer their own beliefs B. the tendency to render lenient judgments C.

Which adjective from the poem would Whittier use to best describe Garrison? Select all that apply. fearless steadfast vain vengeful

What are the characteristics of theme?

Read this excerpt from Act I, Scene iv, in which Romeo is talking about going to the Capulets' party. Then, choose the best answer for each question.

Which word best describes the people of Cameliard when King Arthur and his men return from battle? A. amused B. suspicious C. overjoyed D. jealous