Question

He had never before known such penury.

Answer 1

He had never before known such penury. There was no money for medicine, no money for even a night's lodging. Truth be told, he wasn't sure he could remember the last time he had slept in a bed. Not only was there no money for food, but he had been unable to locate even a charity soup kitchen for a meal. Huddled in the corner of an alley in the unfamiliar city, he pulled the discarded newspaper and boxes close around him. That, he thought, may break the wind and also make me harder to see. He lulled himself into an uneasy sleep imagining how he might convince someone to give him a few dollars—or a job—now there would be dream!

Which phrases below help you figure out the meaning of penury? Select all that apply.

never before known

no money for medicine, no money for even a night's lodging

he wasn't sure he could remember

no money for food

charity soup kitchen

harder to see

lulled himself to sleep

give him a few dollars

a job—now there would be dream

Answer 2

no money for medicine, no money for even a night's lodging
no money for food
charity soup kitchen
give him a few dollars

Any clues that point to poverty is correct.

Answer 3

thnx and with the same text as up

Based on the context clues, penury most likely means _____.



happiness

loneliness

poverty

freedom

opportunity

Answer 4

poverty?

Answer 5

Yes, "Poverty"

Answer 6

thnx:)