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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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 3

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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 4

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On the basis of the speaker’s reaction to the piano performance, what aspect of the performance might the

speaker comment upon to other people?

Options :

A : dull and uninteresting

B : well executed

C : emotionally moving

D : glamorous but superficial

E : technically brilliant

Answer: C

Question 5

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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

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