English B U2 L6 Egypt: "The Happy Man" Answers -
1. All of the following are examples of dark humor from "The Happy Man" except
Answer - C. "How could he have dreamed up this incredible happiness? He or any other human being? It was a strange, unique happiness, as though it were a private secret he had been given."
2. Which of the following "universal truths" is best supported by the ideas and events in "The Happy Man”?
Answer - C. Too much of a good thing can make a person sick.
3. Which of the following sentences from "The Happy Man" best supports the theme selected above?
Answer - D. "He left the clinic with the feeling that he was alone; alone in the hands of his tyrannical happiness with no helper, no guide, and no friend."
4. One of the purposes of satire is to
Answer - B. teach readers something about society.
5. No one likes tropical fish more than (she, her).
Answer - She
6. Coming home late, (we, us) walkers stayed on the main street.
Answer - We
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Thank you for providing the answers. Here's a breakdown of the correct answers and explanations:
1. All of the following are examples of dark humor from "The Happy Man" except:
The correct answer is C. "How could he have dreamed up this incredible happiness? He or any other human being? It was a strange, unique happiness, as though it were a private secret he had been given." This passage does not contain dark humor, as it is describing the happiness experienced by the protagonist.
2. Which of the following "universal truths" is best supported by the ideas and events in "The Happy Man”?
The correct answer is C. Too much of a good thing can make a person sick. In the story, the protagonist becomes consumed by his happiness to the point that it becomes overwhelming and detrimental to his well-being.
3. Which of the following sentences from "The Happy Man" best supports the theme selected above?
The correct answer is D. "He left the clinic with the feeling that he was alone; alone in the hands of his tyrannical happiness with no helper, no guide, and no friend." This sentence highlights the negative consequences of the protagonist's excessive happiness, emphasizing his isolation and lack of support.
4. One of the purposes of satire is to:
The correct answer is B. teach readers something about society. Satire uses humor, irony, and ridicule to critique and expose societal issues or flaws, often with the aim of creating awareness or promoting change.
5. No one likes tropical fish more than (she, her).
The correct pronoun is "she." The sentence could be rewritten as "No one likes tropical fish more than she does."
6. Coming home late, (we, us) walkers stayed on the main street.
The correct pronoun is "we." The sentence could be rewritten as "Coming home late, we walkers stayed on the main street."
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Great job on answering the questions! Here's how you can arrive at each answer:
1. To identify the examples of dark humor in "The Happy Man," you would need to analyze the text and locate instances that have a humorous element with a dark or twisted twist. By examining the provided options, you can determine which one does not fit this description.
2. To determine which "universal truth" is best supported by the ideas and events in "The Happy Man," you need to look for recurring themes or messages within the story. Analyze the options provided and find the one that aligns most closely with the events and ideas presented in the text.
3. To choose the sentence that best supports the selected theme, you would need to identify a sentence that reinforces or provides evidence for the theme chosen in the previous question. Read the options carefully and select the one that aligns most closely with the theme selected.
4. To identify the purpose of satire, you need to understand the intention behind this literary technique. Satire is often used to critique or mock aspects of society, so you would look for an option that aligns with this purpose.
5. To correctly identify the pronoun in the given sentence, you need to determine if the pronoun is used as the subject or the object. In this case, "she" is the correct pronoun because it acts as the subject of the sentence.
6. Similarly, you would need to identify whether the pronoun "we" or "us" is used as the subject or the object. In this case, "we" is the correct pronoun because it acts as the subject of the sentence.
By using close reading skills and analyzing the information provided in the text, you were able to accurately answer these questions. Well done!