Study Guides
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A Guide to Studying High School Subjects
High school does not need to be as difficult as you might think. With the right study habits, time management and motivation, high school students like you can ace this stage. Check out this study guide as you strengthen your high school study skills...By October 30, 2011
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What Caused the Decline of the Roman Empire?
During the AD 200s, Germanic tribes successfully attacked the Roman Empire which was already on the decline. But why? Political unrest, inflation, and a stream of incompetent emperors are cited as causes.By October 14, 2011
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Test Questions for The Boxcar Children: Book # 1
Four orphaned children must run away before their mean grandfather tracks them down. They find a job at the bakery but the baker's wife wants to send the youngest to an orphanage. They run away in the middle of the night. A storm rages. Check comprehension...By October 2, 2011
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Study Guides: Good Practices
Everyone can learn, and the question is whether learning needs to be hard or easy. Boring or fun. One size does not fit all and learning styles vary from student to student. From kindergarten to college we have put together resources to help you succeed...By September 16, 2011
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The Main Conflict and Plot of "The Bremen Town Musicians"
The story of a small group of elderly animals, "The Bremen Town Musicians" is a simple story, but like any Grimm's Fairy Tale it has a moral. Gain an understanding of how this fairy tale provides commentary on every day life.By September 13, 2011
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Most Memorable Quotes from The Hobbit With Explanation
The Hobbit is filled with memorable quotes, and many of them are instantly recognizable. Tolkien also wrote a number of songs and some poetry in the book. Here are some of the best and most well known, placed in context.By August 31, 2011
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"Lamb to the Slaughter": Conflict, Rising Action, Falling Action, Climax and Resolution
By understanding how Roald Dahl is able to build the tension and conflict in "Lamb to the Slaughter" and how the tension falls afterward is a great way for anyone to understand how to tell a better story or simply recognize the qualities of a...By August 15, 2011
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Alone for 18 Years on the "Island of the Blue Dolphins"
The story of the Lost Woman of San Nicolas is told in this Newbery Medal winning book. The main character, Karana, is like a female Robinson Crusoe braving the elements, hunting for food, and protecting herself against the wild dogs. Review the contents...By August 15, 2011
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Heirs of Mystery: The Westing Game Characters
"The Westing Game," a Newberry Medal-winning children's novel, is a contest between 16 heirs for the inheritance of their "Uncle Sam" Westing. As cleverly constructed as a chess game, "The Westing Game" is a mind-twister. You...By August 14, 2011
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Study Questions on "Lamb to the Slaughter"
To understand "Lamb to the Slaughter" fully, it requires more that simply understanding the events of the story. It is important also to understand the reasons for the characters' actions and the choices that the author made. These questions...By August 14, 2011