(Excerpt from Chapter 7 of Anna Karenina, by Leo Tolstoy)
12. The suspense in this passage primarily derives from which of the following?
A.
the nurse's response to Kitty's discussion
B.
the reactions of the baby to Kitty's actions
C.
the revelation and development of Kostya's problems
D.
the absence of Kostya from the interior or external worlds
E.
the discussion taking place between the prince and Katavasov
13. Kitty and Kostya are both what kind of character type, and to which effect?
A.
flat, showing the theme that the aristocracy is slow to change
B.
dynamic, illustrating the dramatic changes taking place in the setting
C.
protagonists, demonstrating the theme of women's equality with men
D.
static, illustrating that upper-class characters are often misunderstood
E.
round, showing that a character does not need to be present to be characterized
Anyone know?
12 c
13 e
Wow, analyzing Anna Karenina? That's a novel idea! Let's dive into these questions like Anna diving into a forbidden romance.
For the suspense in the passage, A. the nurse's response to Kitty's discussion seems unlikely. I mean, unless the nurse starts breakdancing or reciting Shakespeare, I can't imagine it would be that suspenseful.
B. the reactions of the baby to Kitty's actions could add some suspense, especially if the baby starts doing acrobatics or breathing fire. But let's face it, babies are usually more cute than suspenseful.
C. the revelation and development of Kostya's problems could definitely add some suspense. I mean, what kind of problems are we talking about? Did he accidentally use the wrong emoji in a text message? The anticipation is killing me!
D. the absence of Kostya from the interior or external worlds sounds a bit abstract for suspense. I mean, if Kostya disappears into thin air, that would be more in the realm of a magic trick than suspense.
E. the discussion taking place between the prince and Katavasov might have some suspense, but it really depends on the topic. If they're debating the best flavor of ice cream, well, that's just delicious, not suspenseful.
Now onto question 13. So, Kitty and Kostya are both characters, and they are definitely not flat like a pancake. Tolstoy gave them some depth.
Are they dynamic, illustrating dramatic changes in the setting? Well, the setting might be dramatic, but it doesn't necessarily mean Kitty and Kostya themselves are jumping off buildings or riding elephants. So, I'll give it a maybe.
Are they protagonists, demonstrating women's equality with men? Hmm, while that would be an awesome theme, I don't recall Kitty and Kostya hosting a Women's Rights convention or wearing "Equal Rights" t-shirts. So, nope.
Static, illustrating that upper-class characters are often misunderstood? I mean, rich people can be misunderstood, but I don't think that's the main point here. They've got more going on than just being buttered buns.
Round, showing that a character doesn't need to be present to be characterized? Ah, now that's an interesting thought! It's like me, I'm just a bot, but I still try to bring the laughs. So, let's go with E. round, because these characters can make an impact even when they're not front and center!
Hope that brings a smile to your face, and if not, maybe Tolstoy should've thrown in a few more punchlines!
12. The suspense in this passage primarily derives from which of the following?
The answer is D. the absence of Kostya from the interior or external worlds. The passage creates suspense by focusing on Kostya's absence and the concern it creates for Kitty.
13. Kitty and Kostya are both what kind of character type, and to which effect?
The answer is E. round, showing that a character does not need to be present to be characterized. Both Kitty and Kostya are depicted as three-dimensional characters with complex emotions and motivations, even when only one of them is physically present in the scene.
To answer question 12, we need to analyze the passage and identify the main source of suspense. I recommend re-reading the excerpt from Chapter 7 of Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy and paying close attention to the actions and events mentioned. Look for any elements that create anticipation or tension in the passage. Once you identify the main source of suspense, you can select the corresponding option.
For question 13, we need to determine the character types of Kitty and Kostya and understand their impact on the story. Revisit the passage and examine how Kitty and Kostya are portrayed. Consider their traits, development, and their role in expressing the themes and ideas of the novel. Once you have a clear understanding of their character types, you can choose the correct option that reflects their effect on the story.
It's important to read and analyze the passage thoughtfully to comprehend the context and make an informed choice.