The King’s Hawk

A Even the world’s greatest leaders sometimes learn things the hard way. Eight hundred years ago a powerful king named Genghis Khan ruled an empire that stretched from eastern Europe to the Sea of Japan and included all of China. His armies marched on China and Persia, and Khan was known as the greatest king since Alexander the Great.
B According to legend, one day Khan gathered some friends and servants and rode into the countryside to search for game. Everyone in the party had high hopes of bringing home enough meat for a great feast that night. In those days it was customary to bring a trained hawk along on hunting trips. On command, the hawk would leave its master’s wrist and fly high into the sky. Then, using its exceptional eyesight, the hawk would spot its prey and swoop down on it, so the hunters would know where to follow.
C On this trip the king had brought his favorite hawk. It was a hot summer day, and although the hunting party rode for hours, they had no luck finding game. At dusk they gave up and turned toward home. The king knew the area well, and while the hunting party took the fastest way home, the king rode off on his own between two large mountains, determined to have a successful hunt. In the valley, his hawk flew off.
D As the king rode farther, he became parched and started looking for a spring of water. His thirst was growing, but the hot summer had dried up all the brooks that usually ran by the path. Finally, he spotted a trickle of water running over the edge of a steep rock. Quickly, he jumped from his horse, taking a small silver cup from his bag. He held the cup under the trickle of water until there was enough to drink.
E However, as he raised the cup to his lips, there was a whooshing sound, and the cup was knocked from his hand to the ground. The king turned to see who could be responsible. Spotting his pet hawk, he wondered why the bird would do such a thing. Angrily, the king picked up the cup and again held it under the trickling water. This time he held the cup for just a few seconds before he began to raise it to his mouth. Just as the cup touched his lips, the hawk flew down again, rushed past the king, and again knocked the cup to the ground.
F The king was very angry now. Again he filled the cup, and again the hawk kept him from having even the smallest drink. “You awful bird!” the king shouted. “If you were near me I would kill you in an instant!” As the king filled the cup for the fourth time, he spoke to the hawk. “Now, you arrogant hawk, I warn you. If you value your life, let me drink.” As he spoke, he held his sword ready. Again the bird flew down, knocking the cup from the king’s hand; but this time, the king was ready. His sword flashed and the bird fell. The hawk dropped at his master’s feet and died quickly.
G “That will teach you,” said the king. Then Genghis Khan turned and looked for the cup, but it was nowhere to be found. “I will drink now anyway,” he said, and started climbing the steep rock toward the source of the water. It was a long climb, and the king’s thirst grew and grew.
H Finally, he reached the top and could see the water. As he walked closer, he could see something in the water. With one more step the king could see now that the huge thing was a dead snake, one of the most poisonous in his entire kingdom.
I Now, the king stopped walking. He forgot his thirst, and his heart ached as he thought dismally of the dead hawk he had left lying on the ground below. He dropped his head and said, “You were a true friend, Sir Hawk. You saved my life, and yet in anger I killed you. I will honor your memory and never forget the lesson you taught me.”

In paragraph A, the author most likely compares the king with Alexander the Great in
order to show that the king—
A. was enormously powerful
B. hoped to become famous
C. came from noble blood lines
D. was humble despite his high position

Answer:

d

Explanation:

Answer: A

Explanation: Because he is comparing how powerful Genghis Khan is to Alexander the Great

a) My teacher wouldn't let me leave early.
My teacher refused...telet.me.eare.carly......
b) Jill sang without stopping for an hour.
Jill continued .......
c) Apparently you have passed the exam.
It seems ........
d) Richard thinks he is going to do well.
Richard expects ........*
e) What are your plans for the summer?
What do you intend ..............
f) Clearing up my room is something I dislike!
I hate ........
g) Helen said she'd go to the cinema with me.
Helen agreed ........
h) Tina and Brian are getting married.
Tina and Brian have decided
i) See you later, I hope.
I hope ............
j) What do you fancy doing this evening?
What do you want​

Paragraph 21:
Despite the legion of fans that have followed her for years, Schwermer has met her fair share of critics. After a trainwreck appearance on Italian talk show RAI TV, she stopped doing television interveiws (in one taping, a host actually rifled through her suitcase.)
Part A: Which idea does the author present by including the word anecdote in paragraph 21 about Ms. Schwermer's television appearacne? A) Ms. Schwermer's fame has spread beyond her native Germany. B) Ms. Schwermer has had to deal with criticism from others. C) Ms. Schwermer's new life has drawbacks, just like her old life. D) Ms. Schwermer is seizing the opportunity to influence others.
Part B: Which detail from the article best suports the answer to Part A?
A) She decides to stop doing television interviews after a negative experience. B) She avoids her friends out of fear of their disapproval. C) She is constantly moving around and meeting new people. D) She has a large group of followers who support her lifestyle choice.
Please, Please, Please Help. I need help really bad.

which of the following sub-atomic particles carries a positive charge?
a.electron
b.protona
c.neutrino
d.neutron​

6. What is the little Jewish girl's name? Please explain with an explanation.
7. What happened when Misha returns to the girls house the same day he left the bread for her?
A) he sees a boy stealing the bread
B) she gives him a kiss
C) her father yells at him
D) she gives the bread back to him
8. Why did the jackboots shoot Misha’s ear off?
A) he was late for curfew
B) he talked back to the officer
C) he was caught stealing
D) he tried to save Uri from being shot
9. What had changed about the meetings of the orphaned Jewish kids?
A) all of the above
B) there are no food and jewelry piles
C) They are all smoking cigarettes
D) They meet in the cemetery
10. What is the 1st rule of life that Misha learned?
A) always be the 1st to move
B) never trust a jackboot
C) stealing is wrong
D) always listen for hidden meanings
11. What are black pearls?
A) coal
B) wood
C) hidden jewelry
D) black Jews sent to concentration camps
12. Why do Enos and a few other orphans struggle with believing in angles?
Please explain
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Which of the following best describes a forest dense with oak and hickory trees that change color and has a floor thick with leaf litter?

A.
tropical rain forest

B.
coniferous forest

C.
deciduous forest

D.
savanna

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“There is no more dangerous experiment than that of undertaking to be one thing before a man's face and another behind his back. We should live, act, and say nothing to the injury of anyone.”

How does the author convey his tone?

A. by alerting his son to the dangers of miscommunication

B. by suggesting that his son avoid bringing physical harm to anyone.

C. by discourage his son from experimenting too much

D. by impressing upon his son the importance of being honest.