1. Summarize each paragraph in no more than four sentences, that is, capture the main idea of each chapter and two or three supporting details. The answer to the following questions.
2. What is your impression of this article? Were you surprised?
3. What questions do you have after reading the article?
4. “If you were Thomas’ parents what would you do differently? if anything?”, “Do you believe that Thomas should have heard of Valente’s Death? Why?” and “Who do you believe is responsible for Thomas’ success?”
5. Find the value of 2[3(x^2 – 5) + 5y] when x = 9 and y = 3.
a. 729
b. 486
c. 429
d. 629
6. Mary wanted to buy a cake for her family. The pound cake was selling at $2.00 per slice. She wanted to buy a slice for each member of the family.
