Question

The following question refers to “Initiation” by Sylvia Plath.

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.

Herb Dalton approached Millicent as she was getting an ice cream at the lunch counter that noon. She saw him coming before he spoke to her, and looked down quickly, thinking: He is too princely, too dark and smiling. And I am much too vulnerable. Why must he be the one I have to be careful of?

I won’t say anything, she thought, I’ll just smile very sweetly.

Answer 1

The following question refers to “Initiation” by Sylvia Plath.

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.

Herb Dalton approached Millicent as she was getting an ice cream at the lunch counter that noon. She saw him coming before he spoke to her, and looked down quickly, thinking: He is too princely, too dark and smiling. And I am much too vulnerable. Why must he be the one I have to be careful of?

I won’t say anything, she thought, I’ll just smile very sweetly.

She smiled up at Herb very sweetly and mutely. His return grin was rather miraculous. It was surely more than was called for in the line of duty.

“I know you can’t talk to me,” he said, very low. “But you’re doing fine, the girls say. I even like your hair straight and all.”

Bev was coming toward them, then, her red mouth set in a bright calculating smile. She ignored Millicent and sailed up to Herb.

“Why waste your time with gophers?” she caroled gaily. “Their tongues are tied, but completely.”

Herb managed a parting shot. “But that one keeps such an attractive silence.”

Which of the following inferences CANNOT be made based on this excerpt?
A.
Millicent is attracted to Herb.
B.
Herb is attracted to Millicent.
C.
Bev doesn’t like Herb talking to Millicent.
D.
Herb is plotting with Bev to trick Millicent.

Answer 2

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