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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes Roger's feelings in the story?
Frightened, then trusting
Angry, then hungry
Greedy, then generous
Curious, then nervous
- 2. Multiple Choice
What was the effect of the author using such expressions as “No’m”, “I didn’t aim to” and “You a lie!” in the dialogue?
It provides information about the characters’ background and culture.
It makes the setting easier to visualize.
It provides an example of Standard American English.
The language reveals the theme of the story.
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is the most likely reason why the author put the phrase "and went to the sink" in italics?
To emphasize the boy's decision
To describe the boy's location
To indicate the boy's motivation
To reveal the boy's anger
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is the most likely reason why Mrs. Jones left her purse on the daybed where the boy could have grabbed it?
She was old and forgetful.
She didn’t have any money in the purse.
She wanted to give the boy a chance to make the right decision.
She wanted the boy to help himself to the money he needed.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which answer best explains the significance of the woman not turning the boy over to the police?
The woman felt sorry for the boy.
The woman wanted to punish the boy herself.
The woman wanted to frighten the boy.
The woman wanted to teach the boy a lesson.
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