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+# The first line should be a quick description of what you changed.
+# Then leave a blank line. 
+# Then, taking as many lines as you want, answer the questions 
+# corresponding to your checkpoint. 
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+# Checkpoint 1: 
+# - What is the difference between a value and a name? Describe 
+#   a situation from everyday life where it's important to 
+#   distinguish between a name and the value it refers to.
+# - How might variables be useful in programming? In other 
+#   words, why might you want to use a name rather than just 
+#   using the value that it refers to? 
+#
+# Checkpoint 2: 
+# - How is a function like a variable?
+# - One of the most important problem-solving strategies in CS is
+#   breaking down big, hard problems into lots of small, easy problems. 
+#   How might functions be useful in breaking down big, hard problems? 
+#   Can you think of an example?
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