Passage Picker

1) Page 93 par. 1
"Their voices blended into a murmur, buzzing around Caesar's ears like bees around a hive."
Reason: well written
Author's purpose: Simile
Question: Who's voices are the author refering to?
Answer: All of the people on the streets.

2)Page 103 par. 5
"He found himself swept up like a leaf caught in a whirl of dust and carried along until he tripped and fell to the ground."
Reason: well written
Author's purpose: Simile
Question: What caused Caesar to fall to the ground?
Answer: A large group of boys ran right into him.