Question 1

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What is suggested about the teacher in line 49: "Am I reaching them at all?"

Options :

A : He doesn’t like his job.

B : He feels he is underpaid.

C : He questions his effectiveness.

D : He enjoys studying and learning.

E : He is confident and secure.

Answer: C

Question 2

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Which statement reveals the encouraging tone the Human Resources Manager wants to convey?

Options :

A : "We have been trying, with little success, to hire a number of new people" (line 6)

B : "Unfortunately, other companies in our area are trying to do the same thing" (line 7)

C : "having a difficult time finding enough qualified people" (line 8)

D : "Effective immediately, we are implementing a new reward system" (line 13)

E : "Since the person must successfully complete 90 days of employment" (line 21)

Answer: D

Question 3

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Which effect is achieved by recreating the dialect of rural sharecroppers in the 1930s?

Options :

A : confusion

B : comedy

C : distance

D : realism

E : tension

Answer: D

Question 4

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When Amanda tells Tom he can help his sister if he would "Overcome selfishness!" (line 53), to what

selfishness is she referring?

Options :

A : desire to get to work

B : need to wear a muffler

C : job at the warehouse

D : preference for Laura over her

E : plans to leave home and travel

Answer: E

Question 5

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What does Mr. Jessup mean when he says, “There are protected ocean areas for sailing, fishing, and water

skiing” (lines 25–26)?

Options :

A : where lessons are available

B : that attracts professional athletes

C : only for children

D : set aside for these activities

E : with plenty of beachfront

Answer: D