Question 1

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Later in the essay from which this excerpt is taken, a young man offers to help the narrator to cross the street.

With this information and the information in this excerpt, what can the reader conclude about the actual effect

the aging process is having on the narrator?

Options :

A : The narrator truly looks and acts like an old man.

B : The narrator enjoys pretending he is an old man.

C : The narrator looks younger than his actual age.

D : The narrator has found humor in teasing people older than he is.

E : The narrator loses his sense of humor when children are around.

Answer: A

Question 2

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The narrator tries to appease her friend by saying, "It’s only make-believe," but her friend cries out, "No! It isn’t! You know it isn’t!" (lines 39–42). With what are the girls wrestling?

Options :

A : entertain

B : describe

C : explain

D : teach

E : hurt

Answer: E

Question 3

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Which one of the following emotions do BOTH Briggs and Aunt Gracie exhibit in this excerpt?

Options :

A : anger

B : self-concern

C : pride

D : eagerness

E : affection

Answer: B

Question 4

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What is suggested about the grandmothers in the line “With veins rolling roughly over quick hands” (line 9)?

Options :

A : They talk mainly with hand gestures

B : They are active and energetic regardless of their age.

C : They are more capable than when they were younger.

D : They have completely changed the direction of their lives.

E : They are displeased with their memories and work hard to forget.

Answer: B

Question 5

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Anatou says that Tarto’s indifference to her pale skin and light hair “made up for all the others” (lines 33–34).

What does she mean?

Options :

A : The people’s admiration made her feel welcome.

B : Anatou has not been a successful hunter despite her magical powers.

C : Children in the village follow Anatou around and tease her.

D : Tarto’s acceptance eased the pain of Anatou’s rejection by the others.

E : Tarto is the only one that Anatou has been able to heal.

Answer: D

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