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Which of these lines from the poem helps the reader know what the word confounded means in line 7?
Bartholomew just wasn’t able to choose
He’d go down to breakfast (a little bit smelly),
He’d end up with yesterday’s oatmeal instead.
Each hour would bring yet another decision . . .
Bartholomew’s routine has been repeated for a long time.
Bartholomew does not realize his clothes are getting old.
Bartholomew’s clothes have been damaged by birds.
Bartholomew works in a dirty environment.
What idea does the poet convey through the description of Bartholomew in lines 25 through 30?
That he has grown very large.
That he has become very inactive.
That he has learned to solve his problem.
That he has found other ways to entertain himself.
Follows a routine for selecting different outfits in the morning
has difficulty finding outfits that match
believes that he has too many choices to make
thinks that getting ready in the morning requires too much time
The organization of the poem helps show that Bartholomew’s actions —
are a benefit to others
help him discover new ideas
create worse effects as time goes by
cannot be controlled
Bartholomew enjoys the scent of trees.
Bartholomew likes to spend time with nature.
Bartholomew has decided to wear a tree costume.
Bartholomew has finally become useful as a tree.
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