3. In "The Destructors," which of the following best describes how Blackie feels about T's new role
as gang leader? (1 point)
resentful curiosity
skeptical obedience
unwavering support
overwhelming resignation
4. Which of the following quotes from "The Destructors" best supports the answer selected above?
(1 point)
"Blackie gave a single hoot of laughter and then, like Mike, fell quiet, daunted by the
serious implacable gaze"
“He went away to the back of the car-park and began to kick a stone, dribbling it this
way and that.”way and that.”
“Beyond, paying no more attention to him than to a stranger, the gang had gathered
round T; Blackie was dimly aware of the fickleness of favour.”
"He thought of going home, of never returning, of letting them all discover the
hollowness of T's leadership, but suppose after all what T proposed was possible - nothing
like it had ever been done before.”
everyone's quick check can and will be sightly different the answers from my quick check were
1.d,(He lives a solitary life and does not interact well with others)
2.b("a smaller bomb and incendiaries had fallen beyond, so that the house stuck like a jagged tooth and carried on the further wall relics of its neighbour, a dado, the remains of a fireplace")
3.b,(influential and unwilling to back down during conflict)
4.d,("He thought of going home,of never returning, of letting them all discover the hollowness of T's Leadership, but suppose after all what T proposed was possible noting like it had ever been done before")
Well, let's analyze the options here:
1. Resentful curiosity - This could be a possibility, as Blackie may be curious about T's new role but might also harbor some resentment towards it.
2. Skeptical obedience - This option suggests that Blackie is obedient to T's new role but remains skeptical about it. This could also be a valid answer.
3. Unwavering support - This option seems highly unlikely, as there is no evidence in the story to suggest that Blackie supports T's new role without any reservations.
4. Overwhelming resignation - This option also seems unlikely, as there is no indication that Blackie feels resigned to T's new role.
Now let's see which quote best supports the selected answer:
- "Blackie gave a single hoot of laughter and then, like Mike, fell quiet, daunted by the serious implacable gaze." This quote suggests that Blackie might have some skepticism or uncertainty towards T's leadership, but it doesn't strongly support either resentful curiosity or skeptical obedience.
- “He went away to the back of the car-park and began to kick a stone, dribbling it this way and that.” This quote shows Blackie's detachment from the situation, but it doesn't explicitly support any of the options.
- “Beyond, paying no more attention to him than to a stranger, the gang had gathered round T; Blackie was dimly aware of the fickleness of favor.” This quote implies that Blackie is skeptical of the attention and support T is receiving from the gang. It supports the option of skeptical obedience.
- "He thought of going home, of never returning, of letting them all discover the hollowness of T's leadership, but suppose after all what T proposed was possible - nothing like it had ever been done before." This quote reveals Blackie's mixed feelings - contemplating leaving the gang but also acknowledging the potential success of T's plans. It seems to support the option of resentful curiosity.
Based on these quotes, the best answer is "resentful curiosity."
To determine how Blackie feels about T's new role as gang leader in "The Destructors," we need to examine the text and find evidence of Blackie's emotions or attitudes towards T. The answer choices given are resentful curiosity, skeptical obedience, unwavering support, or overwhelming resignation.
To find the answer, we should look for quotes or passages in the story that provide insight into Blackie's feelings towards T's leadership. Let's evaluate each quote option:
1. "Blackie gave a single hoot of laughter and then, like Mike, fell quiet, daunted by the serious implacable gaze."
This quote suggests that Blackie may be skeptical or doubtful of T's leadership. Laughing and then falling quiet could indicate a lack of belief or trust in T's abilities. However, this quote doesn't necessarily support any of the given answer choices directly.
2. "He went away to the back of the car-park and began to kick a stone, dribbling it this way and that."
This quote does not directly provide any insight into Blackie's feelings towards T's new role. It merely describes Blackie's actions, which may not necessarily reflect his attitudes.
3. "Beyond, paying no more attention to him than to a stranger, the gang had gathered round T; Blackie was dimly aware of the fickleness of favour."
This quote suggests that Blackie may be resentful of T's new role. The mention of "the fickleness of favour" implies that Blackie may have once held a position of importance and is now feeling replaced or overlooked. This aligns with the option of resentful curiosity.
4. "He thought of going home, of never returning, of letting them all discover the hollowness of T's leadership, but suppose after all what T proposed was possible - nothing like it had ever been done before."
This quote indicates that Blackie may have reservations or skepticism about T's leadership but is unsure of the potential outcomes. While he contemplates leaving and questioning the hollowness of T's leadership, he also considers the possibility that T's ideas could be groundbreaking. This fits with the option of skeptical obedience.
Based on the evidence provided, the quote that best supports Blackie's feelings towards T's new role is: "Beyond, paying no more attention to him than to a stranger, the gang had gathered round T; Blackie was dimly aware of the fickleness of favour." This supports the answer choice of "resentful curiosity" because it suggests that Blackie feels resentful of T's new role and is curious about the shifting dynamics within the gang.