11. “The branches had become so hard that they wounded your hand if you but tried to break
a twig. And yet, down under the frozen crusts, at the roots of the trees, the secret of life
was still safe, warm as the blood in one’s heart; and the spring would come again!” This
quote (page 79) is a metaphor for
A. Alexandra’s dreams. C. Emil’s career.
B. Marie’s soul. D. Carl’s heart.
12. Which character is not “tied to the plow”?
A. Lou C. Frank
B. Otto D. Emil
13. “I carefully walked across the floor.” Suppose this is a quote of the narrator in a novel
you’re reading. What can you determine about the novel?
A. It’s a tragedy.
B. It’s a comedy.
C. It’s written in the first-person narrative point of view.
D. It’s written in the third-person narrative point of view.
14. What inspires Emil at Amédée’s funeral?
A. His memories of Amédée’s happy marriage
B. The sight of his horse
C. The music
D. Frank
15. “She was a good girl, not to suffer.” What does this quote refer to?
A. Emil’s reflections after having to shoot his horse
B. Mr. Bergson’s reflections on his daughter Alexandra
C. Frank’s reflections after shooting Marie
D. Emil’s reflections on Amédée’s wife after his death
16. When Alexandra leaves Frank in prison, she says she will
A. try to get him pardoned.
B. beg for the death penalty.
C. send him care packages.
D. deliver his note to the governor.
17. When Alexandra says, “And the people who love it and understand it are the people who
own it,” she’s referring to
A. the hammock. C. an education.
B. the land. D. independence.
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carefully walked across the floor.” Suppose this is a quote of the narrator in a novel
you’re reading. What can you determine about the novel
. When Alexandra leaves Frank in prison, she says she will
Which character is not tied to the plow
11. To determine the metaphor in this quote, we need to understand the underlying meaning. The quote describes how the branches of the trees have become hard and icy, yet beneath the frozen surface, the secret of life still exists, warm and safe. This metaphor is comparing the branches and the frozen surface to something else. To find the answer, we need to analyze the options provided:
A. Alexandra's dreams: While dreams may have their own symbolical meaning in literature, there is no direct connection between Alexandra's dreams and the description of the branches in this quote.
C. Emil's career: Again, there is no direct connection between Emil's career and the metaphorical description in the quote.
B. Marie's soul: This option seems plausible as the metaphorical description of the branches could symbolize the hardships or challenges Marie's soul has endured. However, we should check the other options before making a decision.
D. Carl's heart: This option suggests that the metaphorical description represents Carl's heart. However, based on the context of the quote, there is no specific connection to Carl's heart.
After evaluating all the options, the most fitting answer to the question is B. Marie's soul.
12. To identify the character who is not "tied to the plow," we need to consider the context of the phrase. Being "tied to the plow" often implies being heavily involved in agricultural work or being dedicated to the land. Let's evaluate the given options:
A. Lou: The information provided does not give any indication of Lou's connection to the plow.
C. Frank: Similarly, no information is given about Frank's connection to the plow.
B. Otto: There is no mention of Otto's involvement with the plow.
D. Emil: Again, no information suggests that Emil is tied to the plow.
Based on the given options, the correct answer is D. Emil.
13. To determine what the quote reveals about the novel, we should analyze the context and language used in the sentence. The given sentence, "I carefully walked across the floor," indicates that the narrator is describing their own actions in a cautious manner. Let's consider the options:
A. It's a tragedy: The quote alone does not provide enough information to determine if the novel is a tragedy.
B. It's a comedy: The quote does not suggest any comedic elements.
C. It's written in the first-person narrative point of view: This option seems plausible as the narrator is using first-person pronouns ("I") to describe their actions.
D. It's written in the third-person narrative point of view: Based on the given quote, we can infer that the narrator is describing their own experiences, indicating a first-person narrative point of view.
After analyzing the options, the correct answer is C. It's written in the first-person narrative point of view.
14. To determine what inspires Emil at Amédée's funeral, we need to consider the events and emotions described. The given options are:
A. His memories of Amédée's happy marriage: Although Emil might have memories of Amédée's marriage, the quote does not specifically mention this as the inspiration at the funeral.
B. The sight of his horse: The quote does not mention Emil's horse being at the funeral.
C. The music: There is no mention of music in the quote.
D. Frank: The quote does not refer to Frank as the inspiration at the funeral.
Based on the given information, none of the options are directly mentioned as the inspiration at Amédée's funeral. Therefore, we cannot determine the exact answer.
15. To identify what the quote "She was a good girl, not to suffer" refers to, we need to consider the context and characters involved. The given options are:
A. Emil's reflections after having to shoot his horse: The quote does not mention Emil or his horse's suffering.
B. Mr. Bergson's reflections on his daughter Alexandra: The quote does not pertain to Mr. Bergson's reflections or his daughter Alexandra.
C. Frank's reflections after shooting Marie: The quote does not reference Frank's reflections or Marie's suffering.
D. Emil's reflections on Amédée's wife after his death: The quote does not mention Amédée's wife or Emil's reflections on her suffering.
Based on the given information, none of the options match the quote, so we cannot determine the exact answer.
16. To determine what Alexandra will do when she leaves Frank in prison, we need to analyze the options provided:
A. Try to get him pardoned: This option suggests Alexandra will take action to secure Frank's pardon from prison.
B. Beg for the death penalty: This option implies that Alexandra will request a severe punishment for Frank.
C. Send him care packages: This option implies that Alexandra will provide Frank with necessary items and support while he is in prison.
D. Deliver his note to the governor: This option suggests that Alexandra will ensure Frank's message reaches the governor.
Based on the given options, the best answer is D. Deliver his note to the governor.
17. To understand what Alexandra is referring to when she says, "And the people who love it and understand it are the people who own it," we need to analyze the context and the objects mentioned:
A. The hammock: Although the hammock is mentioned, it is not the focus of Alexandra's statement.
C. An education: There is no mention of education in the quote.
B. The land: This option seems plausible, as the quote suggests that those who love and understand the land are the ones who own it. This aligns with the theme of ownership and connection to the land throughout the novel.
D. Independence: Although independence may be related to the overall themes of the novel, it is not directly addressed in the given quote.
Based on the context and the options provided, the correct answer is B. The land.