Thank you very much! This is useful information- though I still am a bit stuck until the first question is answered...

I would also appreciate further clarification on the link in your answer. This doesn't seem to really answer the question... Chris just says:

Yes, all true, though the project won't be tested on these finer points of our tersely defined language In regards to a set of questions regarding whitespace... No clear-cut answer is given regarding specifically the calling of functions and whether they must have whitespace or whether they simply can. If the project "won't be tested on the finer points" which way is the project tested in, with or without whitespace?

I appreciate the help and understand that there are troubles for the teaching staff right now which may mean you are not able to give me an answer right away. Thank you.