Question 1

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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 2

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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 3

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What is Laura’s principal character trait as revealed in this dialogue?

Options :

A : trustfulness

B : unselfishness

C : independence

D : shyness

E : pessimism

Answer: D

Question 4

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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 5

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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

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