Question

from A Pair of Silk Stockings
by Kate Chopin

Little Mrs. Sommers one day found herself the unexpected possessor of fifteen dollars. It seemed to her a very large amount of money, and the way in which it stuffed and bulged her worn old porte-monnaie1 gave her a feeling of importance such as she had not enjoyed for years.

The question of investment was one that occupied her greatly. For a day or two she walked about apparently in a dreamy state, but really absorbed in speculation and calculation. She did not wish to act hastily, to do anything she might afterward regret. But it was during the still hours of the night when she lay awake revolving plans in her mind that she seemed to see her way clearly toward a proper and judicious use of the money.

A dollar or two should be added to the price usually paid for Janie's shoes, which would insure their lasting an appreciable time longer than they usually did. She would buy so and so many yards of percale for new shirt waists for the boys and Janie and Mag. She had intended to make the old ones do by skilful patching. Mag should have another gown. She had seen some beautiful patterns, veritable bargains in the shop windows. And still there would be left enough for new stockings—two pairs apiece—and what darning that would save for a while! She would get caps for the boys and sailor-hats for the girls. The vision of her little brood looking fresh and dainty and new for once in their lives excited her and made her restless and wakeful with anticipation.

The neighbors sometimes talked of certain "better days" that little Mrs. Sommers had known before she had ever thought of being Mrs. Sommers. She herself indulged in no such morbid retrospection. She had no time—no second of time to devote to the past. The needs of the present absorbed her every faculty. A vision of the future like some dim, gaunt monster sometimes appalled her, but luckily to-morrow never comes.

Mrs. Sommers was one who knew the value of bargains; who could stand for hours making her way inch by inch toward the desired object that was selling below cost. She could elbow her way if need be; she had learned to clutch a piece of goods and hold it and stick to it with persistence and determination till her turn came to be served, no matter when it came.

1. wallet or purse

Based on the line in paragraph 1,

" It seemed to her a very large amount of money, and the way in which it stuffed and bulged her worn old porte-monnaie gave her a feel

Answer 1

wait

Answer 2

will do

Answer 3

Is that the question, thats hard to answer? What do they want

Answer 4

from A Pair of Silk Stockings
by Kate Chopin


Little Mrs. Sommers one day found herself the unexpected possessor of fifteen dollars. It seemed to her a very large amount of money, and the way in which it stuffed and bulged her worn old porte-monnaie1 gave her a feeling of importance such as she had not enjoyed for years.

The question of investment was one that occupied her greatly. For a day or two she walked about apparently in a dreamy state, but really absorbed in speculation and calculation. She did not wish to act hastily, to do anything she might afterward regret. But it was during the still hours of the night when she lay awake revolving plans in her mind that she seemed to see her way clearly toward a proper and judicious use of the money.

A dollar or two should be added to the price usually paid for Janie's shoes, which would insure their lasting an appreciable time longer than they usually did. She would buy so and so many yards of percale for new shirt waists for the boys and Janie and Mag. She had intended to make the old ones do by skilful patching. Mag should have another gown. She had seen some beautiful patterns, veritable bargains in the shop windows. And still there would be left enough for new stockings—two pairs apiece—and what darning that would save for a while! She would get caps for the boys and sailor-hats for the girls. The vision of her little brood looking fresh and dainty and new for once in their lives excited her and made her restless and wakeful with anticipation.

The neighbors sometimes talked of certain "better days" that little Mrs. Sommers had known before she had ever thought of being Mrs. Sommers. She herself indulged in no such morbid retrospection. She had no time—no second of time to devote to the past. The needs of the present absorbed her every faculty. A vision of the future like some dim, gaunt monster sometimes appalled her, but luckily to-morrow never comes.

Mrs. Sommers was one who knew the value of bargains; who could stand for hours making her way inch by inch toward the desired object that was selling below cost. She could elbow her way if need be; she had learned to clutch a piece of goods and hold it and stick to it with persistence and determination till her turn came to be served, no matter when it came.

1. wallet or purse

Based on the line in paragraph 1,

" It seemed to her a very large amount of money, and the way in which it stuffed and bulged her worn old porte-monnaie gave her a feeling of importance such as she had not enjoyed for years"

Mrs. Sommers most likely:

Based on the line in paragraph 1,

" It seemed to her a very large amount of money, and the way in which it stuffed and bulged her worn old porte-monnaie gave her a feeling of importance such as she had not enjoyed for years"

Mrs. Sommers most likely:

A. Is a dishonest woman who does not tell the truth


B. Considers herself more important than she really is


C. Is hiding herself and her wealth from someone


D. Has not had money for quite some time.

Answer 5

D

Answer 6

If 15 dollars is a lot to her, it is most likely D.

Answer 7

1. wallet or purse

The lines "a proper and judicious use of the money" in paragraph 2 convey Mrs. Sommers as:

A. ironic and greedy


B. thoughtful and responsible


C. resentful and bitter


D. vain and selfish

Answer 8

B.

Answer 9

1. wallet or purse

The description and details in paragraph 3 create a mood of:

A. eagerness


B. annoyance


C. hopelessness


D. carelessness

Answer 10

Hmm, I think A?

Answer 11

PARAGRAPH 3 ?

Answer 12

Yeah., I think so

Answer 13

1. wallet or purse


What can the reader infer from the information in paragraph 3?

A. Mrs. Sommers' children are very spoiled and greedy.


B. Mrs. Sommers is materialistic and has expensive tastes for her family.


C. Mrs. Sommers' children always wear nice clothes.


D. Mrs. Sommers is a selfless woman who thinks first of her family.

Answer 14

D

Answer 15

1. wallet or purse

The description of the future in paragraph 4 conveys a tone of:

A. sorrow


B. hesitation


C. respect


D. dread

Answer 16

Hmm. Probably A or D ur choice

Answer 17

well either A means sadness and D means fear so

Answer 18

Id go A

Answer 19

1. wallet or purse


Which selection best shows that Mrs. Sommers was a strong-willed woman?

A. . . . she had learned to clutch a piece of goods and hold it and stick to it with persistence and determination till her turn came to be served, no matter when it came.


B. The vision of her little brood looking fresh and dainty and new for once in their lives excited her and made her restless and wakeful with anticipation.


C. She had no time—no second of time to devote to the past.


D. She did not wish to act hastily, to do anything she might afterward regret.

Answer 20

A

Answer 21

It’s hard to imagine football or basketball games without cheerleaders. Their shouts and cheers are common sounds at most sporting events. They encourage the players to play their best with a variety of catchy chants. In addition, cheerleaders can perform difficult gymnastic and balancing techniques. All the while, cheerleaders keep the crowd excited and entertained at the event.
Although cheerleaders are part of the sport landscape, many people question whether cheerleading should be considered a sport. In July 2010, a ruling by a federal judge in Connecticut stated that cheerleading was not a sport because it was not a fully developed activity. There are very few definitive rules for cheerleading, which make it appear disorganized. This ruling came about because Quinnipiac University decided to reduce costs by cutting women’s volleyball team, which fought against this decision. The university was going to replace volleyball with a cost-effective cheerleading squad.
Despite this ruling, supporters of cheerleaders viewed it as an opportunity for development. They believed that the ruling would prompt a change within the cheerleading world. Cheerleaders would begin pushing to be called a sport by making new rules and regulations. In effect, they would make their activity a sport as well as design it to be safer for its participants.
Whatever happens to cheerleading in the future, it will still be a part of sports. Cheerleaders still encourage players and entertain people all around the world with their upbeat attitudes.

Read the following summary of the first paragraph.

At sporting events, cheerleaders help motivate the players with cheers and enthusiasm.

Which information should be added to make this a complete summary?

A. how cheerleaders entertain the fans


B. when cheerleaders are necessary


C. what routines are done at a game


D. why there are different chants

Answer 22

C?

Answer 23

i actaully dont know

Answer 24

It’s hard to imagine football or basketball games without cheerleaders. Their shouts and cheers are common sounds at most sporting events. They encourage the players to play their best with a variety of catchy chants. In addition, cheerleaders can perform difficult gymnastic and balancing techniques. All the while, cheerleaders keep the crowd excited and entertained at the event.
Although cheerleaders are part of the sport landscape, many people question whether cheerleading should be considered a sport. In July 2010, a ruling by a federal judge in Connecticut stated that cheerleading was not a sport because it was not a fully developed activity. There are very few definitive rules for cheerleading, which make it appear disorganized. This ruling came about because Quinnipiac University decided to reduce costs by cutting women’s volleyball team, which fought against this decision. The university was going to replace volleyball with a cost-effective cheerleading squad.
Despite this ruling, supporters of cheerleaders viewed it as an opportunity for development. They believed that the ruling would prompt a change within the cheerleading world. Cheerleaders would begin pushing to be called a sport by making new rules and regulations. In effect, they would make their activity a sport as well as design it to be safer for its participants.
Whatever happens to cheerleading in the future, it will still be a part of sports. Cheerleaders still encourage players and entertain people all around the world with their upbeat attitudes.

Which of the following best summarizes the third paragraph?

A. People in cheerleading pushed for new rules and regulations so that they could spark a transformation.


B. Cheerleading may become a sport over the years if there are rules to make it safer for participants.


C. Some people viewed the court ruling as a chance for the cheerleading world to develop and grow.


D. The court ruling could initiate new regulations that might make cheerleading a real sport eventually.

Answer 25

C?

Answer 26

My Youngest Friend
by A. Gautam

Years ago, I was forced to travel with my grandparents in a train. I say forced because I was an unruly child of nine who felt like a teenager. I was in a hurry for everything all the time. To my surprise, I learned to lean back and relax when my compartment presented me with a strange surprise. Next to me sat a beautiful child who had not yet grown any teeth or acquired words to express herself.
The boredom of the trip had inspired me to play peek-a-boo with the little girl. Before an hour had passed, the little girl had become my new best friend. She pulled my hair if I did not look into her direction for more than five minutes. My spiky hair—shaped like mountaintops as a courtesy of my father's gel—had become her new toy. The little girl even found my cheeks appealing—like a plush toy. Her parents had trusted me to feed her some grapes my mother had packed for the trip. Before that encounter, I had never desired a sibling.
Hours had passed, and the young family motioned to me that it was time for them to get off the train. My heart sank and stood still. I had grown to love the little girl as my own baby sister—perhaps, one who existed all these years without my notice. She cried and shrieked when she was pulled away from me, and I suffered the rest of my journey in silence.
Before I knew it, my vacation in Seattle was over, and my grandparents were taking me home in the same train. To my surprise, our fellow passengers were the same young family I had met a month back. The little girl—my youngest friend—was napping on her mother's lap. I eagerly waited for her to wake up and play with me. Meanwhile, I thought of interesting games to play. When she would be old enough, I would write to her—I had thought it all out. When my little friend woke up, she looked at me as if I we had never met. She cried when I patted her head and went back to sleep. She had no memories of our friendship.

The author uses the phrase "a beautiful child who had not yet […] acquired words to express herself"

A. to show that the narrator is confused about the events in the train.


B. to show that the narrator is recalling the story after becoming an adult.


C. to show that the narrator has a practice of teaching words to little kids.


D. to show that the narrator has an advanced vocabulary for a nine-year-old.

Answer 27

C? seems only logical one

Answer 28

Which of the follow best describes the central idea of the text?

A. A surprise encounter can cause a change within.


B. Children cannot make long term memories.


C. Siblings are a precious treasure.


D. Journeys often teach us things about ourselves.

Answer 29

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