Question 1

Exhibit:

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 2

Exhibit:

What does the description that the grandmothers “touched earth and grain grew” (line 4) emphasize about them?

Options :

A : They were given special fertilizers to use.

B : They succeeded at what they attempted.

C : They did not need to work much to make a living.

D : They were reluctant to become involved in farming.

E : They experimented with advanced agricultural machinery.

Answer: B

Question 3

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When Wolf perceives “the least wave of a broomstick or ladle, he would fly to the door with yelping

anticipation” (lines 43–46).

What is Wolf doing?

Options :

A : avoiding Dame Van Winkle’s affection

B : trying to protect his master

C : defending his territory

D : fleeing possible punishment

E : warning Rip of intruders

Answer: D

Question 4

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When Amanda tells Tom he can help his sister if he would "Overcome selfishness!" (line 53), to what

selfishness is she referring?

Options :

A : desire to get to work

B : need to wear a muffler

C : job at the warehouse

D : preference for Laura over her

E : plans to leave home and travel

Answer: E

Question 5

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Sibyl tells Miss Cooper that "Mummy says no" (line 57) to her getting another job. Why does Miss Cooper

repeat these words aloud (line 58)?

Options :

A : agreeing with Sibyl’s mother

B : frightened by Sibyl’s disobedience

C : thinking about how to protect herself from Sibyl

D : emphasizing the extent of the mother’s control over Sibyl

E : worried about how she will explain this conversation to Sibyl’s mother

Answer: D

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