In the selection entitled "Two Kinds", what is the meaning of lamented?
A Praised
B Complained
C Expressed Regret
D Suggest Sorrow
Question at position 2
Which of the following sentences expresses the main conflict in “Two Kinds”?
A “...something inside of me began to die. I hated the tests, the raised hopes and the failed expectations.”
B “But my mother’s expression was what devastated me: a quiet, blank look that said she had lost everything.”
C “My mother believed you could be anything you wanted to be in America.”
D “She had come here in 1949 after losing everything in China: her mother and father, her family home, her first husband, and two daughters.”
Question at position 3
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In the selection “Thank You, M’am” the reader can infer that the character named Roger
A Gains respect for Mrs. Jones.
B Has robbed many other people before.
C Is used to be treated with respect.
D Will return to a life of crime.
n the selection “The Circuit,” how does the change in setting from the fields to the narrator’s school advance the plot?
A By teaching the narrator not to get his hopes up.
B By causing the narrator to have to choose between school and working in the fields.
C By suggesting the narrator hates his life in the fields.
D By showing how much the narrator enjoys learning.
Question at position 5
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Question at position 5
At the end of the story “The Circuit” the narrator most likely feels
A Excitement about where his family is moving next.
B Disappointed that he has to move.
C Joy over his new relationship with his teacher.
D Fear over learning to play the trumpet.
Which sentence from “The Circuit” demonstrates the narrator’s attitude towards learning?
A “I was so nervous and scared at that moment when everyone's eyes were on me that I wished I were with Papa and Roberto picking cotton.”
B “When I heard this I felt my blood rush to my head; I felt dizzy.”
C “The rest of the month I spent my lunch hours working on English with Mr Lema, my best friend at school.”
D When I entered, I heard a woman's voice say: “May I help you? I was startled.”
Question at position 7
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Question at position 7
In the selection entitled “Mom & Me & Mom”, what does the point of view of the selection help the reader to understand?
A Bailey’s thoughts towards Maya’s attitude
B Momma’s disappointment with Maya
C The narrator’s discomfort with her mother
D Maya’s mother’s background
in the selection “Mom & Me & Mom,” the reader can infer about Maya that she is
A Distrustful of her mother.
B Angry at Momma for leaving her in California.
C Disappointed by the way her brother acts when he arrives in California.
D Relieved that her brother is with her in California.
No one spoke until we reached our house. Bailey dropped his hand over the back of the front seat. When he wiggled his fingers, I grabbed them. He squeezed my fingers and let them go and drew his hand back to the front seat. The exchange did not escape grandmother's notice, but she said nothing.
This paragraph seems to suggest that
A Bailey made up with Maya.
B Bailey misses Stamps as much as Maya.
C Bailey teases Maya and hurts her feelings.
D Bailey is not sensitive to Maya’s feelings.
ANSWER ALL OF THEM
1. The meaning of "lamented" in the selection entitled "Two Kinds" is C) Expressed Regret.
2. The sentence that expresses the main conflict in "Two Kinds" is A) "...something inside of me began to die. I hated the tests, the raised hopes and the failed expectations."
3. In the selection "Thank You, M'am," the reader can infer that the character named Roger A) Gains respect for Mrs. Jones.
4. In the selection "The Circuit," the change in setting from the fields to the narrator's school advances the plot by D) By showing how much the narrator enjoys learning.
5. At the end of the story "The Circuit," the narrator most likely feels B) Disappointed that he has to move.
6. The sentence from "The Circuit" that demonstrates the narrator's attitude towards learning is C) "The rest of the month I spent my lunch hours working on English with Mr Lema, my best friend at school."
7. In the selection entitled "Mom & Me & Mom," the point of view of the selection helps the reader to understand D) Maya's mother's background.
8. In the selection "Mom & Me & Mom," the reader can infer about Maya that she is D) Relieved that her brother is with her in California.
9. This paragraph seems to suggest that A) Bailey made up with Maya.
1) In the selection entitled "Two Kinds", the meaning of "lamented" is C) Expressed Regret.
2) The main conflict in "Two Kinds" is expressed in sentence A) "...something inside of me began to die. I hated the tests, the raised hopes and the failed expectations."
3) In the selection "Thank You, M'am", the reader can infer that the character named Roger gains respect for Mrs. Jones, so the answer is A) Gains respect for Mrs. Jones.
4) In the selection "The Circuit," the change in setting from the fields to the narrator's school advances the plot by D) showing how much the narrator enjoys learning.
5) At the end of the story "The Circuit," the narrator most likely feels A) excitement about where his family is moving next.
6) The sentence from "The Circuit" that demonstrates the narrator's attitude towards learning is C) "The rest of the month I spent my lunch hours working on English with Mr Lema, my best friend at school."
7) In the selection "Mom & Me & Mom", the point of view of the selection helps the reader understand D) Maya’s mother’s background.
8) In the selection "Mom & Me & Mom," the reader can infer about Maya that she is A) distrustful of her mother.
9) The paragraph suggests that A) Bailey made up with Maya.
Please let me know if you have any further questions.
To find the meaning of "lamented," you can start by looking it up in a dictionary or a vocabulary resource. Lamented means to express regret or sorrow. In the context of the selection entitled "Two Kinds," it can be inferred that the meaning of "lamented" is "expressed regret" or "suggested sorrow."
To identify the main conflict in "Two Kinds," you can read carefully through the story and analyze the various situations and events. The main conflict refers to the central struggle or problem faced by the characters. In this case, the sentence that expresses the main conflict is: "But my mother’s expression was what devastated me: a quiet, blank look that said she had lost everything." This sentence demonstrates the conflict between the protagonist and her mother's expectations and the resulting disappointment and loss.
In the selection "Thank You, M’am," to infer about the character named Roger, you can analyze his actions and behavior throughout the story. Based on the story, it can be inferred that Roger gains respect for Mrs. Jones. This is evident from his transformation and changed behavior after the encounter with Mrs. Jones, showing a shift towards respect and gratitude.
In the selection "The Circuit," to understand how the change in setting from the fields to the narrator's school advances the plot, you can look for the impact and consequences of the setting change. In this case, the change in setting advances the plot by showing how much the narrator enjoys learning. This is supported by the narrator's positive experiences at school and his eagerness to learn, contrasting with his difficult life in the fields.
At the end of the story "The Circuit," to determine the narrator's likely feelings, you can analyze the events and the narrator's reactions. The most likely feeling the narrator experiences is disappointment that he has to move. This can be inferred from the narrator's attachment to his current location and the sadness expressed over leaving.
To identify the sentence in "The Circuit" that demonstrates the narrator's attitude towards learning, you can analyze the narrator's thoughts and feelings about education throughout the story. In this case, the sentence that demonstrates the narrator's attitude towards learning is: "The rest of the month I spent my lunch hours working on English with Mr Lema, my best friend at school." This sentence shows the narrator's dedication and enthusiasm for learning, as he willingly spends his lunch hours studying.
In the selection "Mom & Me & Mom," to understand what the point of view helps the reader to understand, you can analyze the narrative perspective and its impact on the story. The point of view in the selection helps the reader to understand Maya's mother's background. The story is narrated from Maya's perspective, providing insight into her relationship with her mother and her mother's actions and experiences.
To infer about Maya's feelings in "Mom & Me & Mom," you can analyze her behavior and reactions throughout the story. Based on the story, it can be inferred that Maya is relieved that her brother is with her in California. This is supported by her reaction and the sense of comfort she finds when her brother arrives.
Regarding the given paragraph, it suggests that Bailey made up with Maya. The paragraph describes a physical interaction between Bailey and Maya, where he squeezes her fingers after an exchange of looks. This can be interpreted as a gesture of reconciliation or making up.
Please note that the answers provided are logical inferences and may vary based on different interpretations of the text.