Question

The wind was howling past our cabin, and the rain threatened to burst in our rude window. We had a great wood fire crackling and sputtering on the hearth, by which I was sitting mending a whip, while Tom was lying in his bunk groaning disconsolately at the chance which had led him to such a place.

"Cheer up, Tom—cheer up," said I. "No man ever knows what may be awaiting him."

"Ill luck, ill luck, Jack," he answered. "I always was an unlucky dog. Here have I been three years in this abominable country; and I see lads fresh from England jingling the money in their pockets, while I am as poor as when I landed. Ah, Jack, if you want to keep your head above water, old friend, you must try your fortune away from me."

"Nonsense, Tom; you're down in your luck to-night. But hark! Here's some one coming outside. wingspan Wharton, by the tread; he'll rouse you, if any man can."

Even as I spoke the door was flung open, and honest wingspan Wharton, with the water pouring from him, stepped in, his hearty red face looming through the haze like a harvest-moon. He shook himself, and after greeting us sat down by the fire to warm himself.


Which adjective BEST describes the character Tom as he is depicted in the passage?
A.optimistic
B.pessimistic
C.cheerful
D.carefree

Answer 1

ok im reading

Answer 2

Pessimistic

Answer 3

yeah its pessimistic

Answer 4

Okay thank you guys!!

Answer 5

Anytime :)

Answer 6

I have another question with the same passage.

Which of these sentences BEST describes wingspan’s character?
A.wingspan is a wise man who can guide Tom.
B.wingspan can advise Tom about making money.
C.wingspan is a cheerful, optimistic man.
D.wingspan is a serious man with no sense of humor.

Answer 7

My guess from reading just this passage would be that the answer is A.

Answer 8

Or C.

Answer 9

I think I'm going to go with C

Answer 10

Sounds good! It is one of the two