Q: Zinc is a chemical element with symbol Zn and atomic number 30. It is the first element of group 12 of the periodic table. In some respects zinc is chemically similar to magnesium: its ion is of similar size and its only common oxidation state is +2. Zinc is the 24th most abundant element in Earth's crust and has five stable isotopes. The most common zinc ore is sphalerite (zinc blende), a zinc sulfide mineral. The largest mineable amounts are found in Australia, Asia, and the United States. Zinc production includes froth flotation of the ore, roasting, and final extraction using electricity (electrowinning).

Brass, which is an alloy of copper and zinc, has been used since at least the 10th century BC in Judea and by the 7th century BC in Ancient Greece. Zinc metal was not produced on a large scale until the 12th century in India and was unknown to Europe until the end of the 16th century. The mines of Rajasthan have given definite evidence of zinc production going back to the 6th century BC. To date, the oldest evidence of pure zinc comes from Zawar, in Rajasthan, as early as the 9th century AD when a distillation process was employed to make pure zinc. Alchemists burned zinc in air to form what they called "philosopher's wool" or "white snow".

1. Zinc
2. a chemical element
3. 30
4. group 12
5. the periodic table
6. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc
7. since at least the 10th century BC
8. in Judea
9. no
10. the 12th century in India
11. the end of the 16th century
12. the 9th century AD
13. Rajasthan
14. Zawar
15. distillation
16. o form what they called "philosopher's wool
17. white snow
18. Alchemists
19. no
20. 24th

Numbered questions:
1. What does Zn symbolize?
2. what is it?
3. what is the atomic #?
4. which group is it found in an the chart?
5. what is the chart's title?
6. How is brass related to zinc?
7. when did people start using it?
8. where?
9. Was Zinc metal produced on a large scale?
10. when did it start?
11. when did Europe discover it?
12. How far back does zinc production date back?
13. where?
14. where is the oldest evidence of the element found?
15. what method was used in it's production?
16. why was zinc burned in air?
17. what was another name for it?
18. who burned it?
19. Is zinc the most abundant element found?
20. how does it rank?

Q: "How do you account for your remarkable achievements in life?" Queen Victoria of England asked Helen Keller. "How do you explain the fact that even though you were both blind and deaf, you were able to achieve so much?" Ms. Keller's answer is a tribute to her dedicated teacher. "If it had not been for Anne Sullivan, the name of Helen Keller would have remained unknown." According to speaker Zig Ziglar, "Little Annie" Sullivan, as she was called when she was young, was no stranger to hardship. She was almost sightless herself (due to a childhood fever) and was, at one time, diagnosed as hopelessly "insane" by her by caregivers. She was locked in the basement of a mental institution outside of Boston. On occasion, Little Annie would violently attack anyone who came near. Most of the time she generally ignored everyone in her presence. An elderly nurse believed there was hope, however, and she made it her mission to show love to the child. Every day she visited Little Annie. For the most part, the child did not acknowledge the nurse's presence, but she still continued to visit. The kind woman left cookies for her and spoke words of love and encouragement. She believed Little Annie could recover, if only she were shown love. Eventually, doctors noticed a change in the girl. Where they once witnessed anger and hostility , they now noted an emerging gentleness and love. They moved her upstairs where she continued to improve. Then the day finally came when this seemingly "hopeless" child was released. Anne Sullivan grew into a young woman with a desire to help others as she, herself, was helped by the kindly nurse. It was she who saw the great potential in Helen Keller. She loved her, disciplined her, played with her, pushed her and worked with her until the flickering candle that was her life became a beacon of light to the world. Anne Sullivan worked wonders in Helen's life, but it was a loving nurse who first believed in Little Annie and lovingly transformed an uncommunicative child into a _ teacher. "If it had not been for Anne Sullivan, the name of Helen Keller would have remained unknown." But if it had not been for a kind and dedicated nurse, the name of Anne Sullivan would have remained unknown. And so it goes. Just how far back does the chain of redemption extend? And how for forward will it lead? Those you have sought to reach, whether they be in your family or elsewhere, are part of a chain of love that can extend through the generations. Your influence on their lives, whether or not you see results, is immeasurable. Your legacy of dedicated kindness and caring can transform lost and hopeless lives for years to come.

1. Anne Sullivan
2. Helen Keller
3. She was blind
4. deaf
5. Yes
6. She was almost sightless
7. A childhood fever
8. An elderly nurse
9. Yes
10. She visited every day
11. She left cookies for her
12. Yes
13. Yes
14. She saw great potential
15. a desire to help as she was helped
16. A legacy of kindness can transform hopeless lives

Numbered questions:
1. who is the story about?
2. Who did she teach?
3. What was wrong with Helen Keller?
4. and?
5. Did Anne Sullivan have any issues?
6. What was one of them?
7. Why?
8. Who helped her?
9. was Annie acting violent too?
10. how did the elderly nurse help her?
11. and what else?
12. Did she talk to her and show her love and encouragement?
13. were the doctors surprised that Annie got better?
14. Why did she want to help Helen Keller?
15. and what else?
16. so what was the moral of the story?

Q: CHAPTER VIII.

Breakfast on Sunday morning was an hour later than on week-days, and Priscilla, who usually made no public appearance before luncheon, honoured it by her presence. Dressed in black silk, with a ruby cross as well as her customary string of pearls round her neck, she presided. An enormous Sunday paper concealed all but the extreme pinnacle of her coiffure from the outer world.

"I see Surrey has won," she said, with her mouth full, "by four wickets. The sun is in Leo: that would account for it!"

"Splendid game, cricket," remarked Mr. Barbecue-Smith heartily to no one in particular; "so thoroughly English."

Jenny, who was sitting next to him, woke up suddenly with a start. "What?" she said. "What?"

"So English," repeated Mr. Barbecue-Smith.

Jenny looked at him, surprised. "English? Of course I am."

He was beginning to explain, when Mrs. Wimbush vailed her Sunday paper, and appeared, a square, mauve-powdered face in the midst of orange splendours. "I see there's a new series of articles on the next world just beginning," she said to Mr. Barbecue-Smith. "This one's called 'Summer Land and Gehenna.'"

"Summer Land," echoed Mr. Barbecue-Smith, closing his eyes. "Summer Land. A beautiful name. Beautiful--beautiful."

Mary had taken the seat next to Denis's. After a night of careful consideration she had decided on Denis. He might have less talent than Gombauld, he might be a little lacking in seriousness, but somehow he was safer.

"Are you writing much poetry here in the country?" she asked, with a bright gravity.

1. Priscilla
2. reading the paper
3. yes
4. I see Surrey has won
5. cricket match
6. A few
7. Mary
8. she had decided on Denis
9. he was safer
10. Gombauld
11. Are you writing much poetry
12. no
13. Mr. Barbecue-Smith
14. because it is so thoroughly English
15. string of pearls
16. Jenny
17. Wimbush

Numbered questions:
1. Who came for breakfast on Sunday?
2. What was she doing?
3. Did she say anything about her reading?
4. What did she say
5. Which meant what?
6. Were there many people at the table?
7. Who was next to Denis?
8. Why?
9. Because of why?
10. Safer than who?
11. What did she remark to Denis?
12. Are they in the city?
13. Who likes cricket?
14. Why?
15. What does Priscilla always wear around her neck?
16. Who was startled awake?
17. What is Priscilla's last name?