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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What does Mr. Jessup mean when he says, “There are protected ocean areas for sailing, fishing, and water

skiing” (lines 25–26)?

Options :

A : where lessons are available

B : that attracts professional athletes

C : only for children

D : set aside for these activities

E : with plenty of beachfront

Answer: D

Question 3

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Which statement reveals the encouraging tone the Human Resources Manager wants to convey?

Options :

A : "We have been trying, with little success, to hire a number of new people" (line 6)

B : "Unfortunately, other companies in our area are trying to do the same thing" (line 7)

C : "having a difficult time finding enough qualified people" (line 8)

D : "Effective immediately, we are implementing a new reward system" (line 13)

E : "Since the person must successfully complete 90 days of employment" (line 21)

Answer: D

Question 4

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To be funny, the narrator exaggerates the truth. Which of the following is an example of an exaggeration?

Options :

A : Some people need glasses to read.

B : It is harder for older people to climb stairs.

C : Some people prefer to stay at home at night.

D : The narrator has difficulty hearing people read aloud.

E : Revolving doors revolve much faster than they used to.

Answer: E

Question 5

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Which effect is achieved by recreating the dialect of rural sharecroppers in the 1930s?

Options :

A : confusion

B : comedy

C : distance

D : realism

E : tension

Answer: D

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