Question 1

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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 2

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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 3

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This company is having trouble finding "enough qualified people" (line 8). What is implied by this statement?

Options :

A : selective about who it hires

B : advertising in local newspapers

C : offering poor wages and benefits

D : interested only in college graduates

E : promoting people from within the company

Answer: A

Question 4

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To be funny, the narrator exaggerates the truth. Which of the following is an example of an exaggeration?

Options :

A : Some people need glasses to read.

B : It is harder for older people to climb stairs.

C : Some people prefer to stay at home at night.

D : The narrator has difficulty hearing people read aloud.

E : Revolving doors revolve much faster than they used to.

Answer: E

Question 5

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Sibyl tells Miss Cooper that "Mummy says no" (line 57) to her getting another job. Why does Miss Cooper

repeat these words aloud (line 58)?

Options :

A : agreeing with Sibyl’s mother

B : frightened by Sibyl’s disobedience

C : thinking about how to protect herself from Sibyl

D : emphasizing the extent of the mother’s control over Sibyl

E : worried about how she will explain this conversation to Sibyl’s mother

Answer: D