Chapter 1: The Cobbler's Son
My name was Tommy Stubbins, son of Jacob Stubbins, the cobbler of Puddleby-on-the-Marsh; and I was nine and a half years old. At that time Puddleby was only quite a small town. A river ran through the middle of it; and over this river there was a very old stone bridge, called Kingsbridge, which led you from the market-place on one side to the churchyard on the other.
Sailing-ships came up this river from the sea and anchored near the bridge. I used to go down and watch the sailors unloading the ships upon the river-wall. The sailors sang strange songs as they pulled upon the ropes; and I learned these songs by heart. And I would sit on the river-wall with my feet dangling over the water and sing with the men, pretending to myself that I too was a sailor.
For I longed always to sail away with those brave ships when they turned their backs on Puddleby Church and went creeping down the river again, across the wide lonely marshes to the sea. I longed to go with them out into the world to seek my fortune in foreign lands—Africa, India, China and Peru! When they got round the bend in the river and the water was hidden from view, you could still see their huge brown sails towering over the roofs of the town, moving onward slowly—like some gentle giants that walked among the houses without noise. What strange things would they have seen, I wondered, when next they came back to anchor at Kingsbridge! And, dreaming of the lands I had never seen, I'd sit on there, watching till they were out of sight.
Part A:
Which of the following best summarizes a key element of Tommy's character in the excerpt "The Cobbler's Son"? Enter your selection in blank 1 using A, B, C, or D.
A.Tommy has a detailed knowledge of his home town.
B.Tommy is an imaginative boy who yearns for adventure.
C.Tommy knows more about ships than most boys his age.
D.Tommy spends much time at the river's edge watching ships.
Part B:
Select one quotation that clarifies your choice in Part A. Enter your selection in blank 2 using E, F, or G.E.My name was Tommy Stubbins, son of Jacob Stubbins, the cobbler of Puddleby-on-the-Marsh; and I was nine and a half years old.
F.A river ran through the middle of it; and over this river there was a very old stone bridge, called Kingsbridge
G.And I would sit on the river-wall with my feet dangling over the water and sing with the men, pretending to myself that I too was a sailor
Select one additional quotation that clarifies your choice in Part A. Enter your selection in blank 3 using H, I, or J.H.For I longed always to sail away with those brave ships when they turned their backs on Puddleby Church and went creeping down the river again
I.When they got round the bend in the river and the water was hidden from view, you could still see their huge brown sails towering over the roofs of the town
J.What strange things would they have seen, I wondered, when next they came back to anchor at Kingsbridge!
For part A I chose A for part B I chose F and the second part of B I chose H am I correct?
Your answer to Part A is wrong, thus invalidating your answers to Part B.
It is D which leads to G. on part B then would lead to H
uh tell him the answer
Let's analyze your choices for Part A and Part B of the question.
For Part A, the key element of Tommy's character in the excerpt "The Cobbler's Son" is that he is an imaginative boy who yearns for adventure. This is evident from his longing to sail away with the ships to seek his fortune in foreign lands.
For Part B, the quotation that clarifies this choice is "A river ran through the middle of it; and over this river there was a very old stone bridge, called Kingsbridge" (E). This quotation sets up the setting of Puddleby-on-the-Marsh and introduces the bridge where the ships pass by, fueling Tommy's longing for adventure.
The second quotation that clarifies the choice in Part A is "For I longed always to sail away with those brave ships when they turned their backs on Puddleby Church and went creeping down the river again" (H). This quotation directly expresses Tommy's desire to leave his hometown and go on adventures with the ships.
Thus, your correct choices are:
Part A: B. Tommy is an imaginative boy who yearns for adventure.
Part B: E. A river ran through the middle of it; and over this river there was a very old stone bridge, called Kingsbridge.
Part B: H. For I longed always to sail away with those brave ships when they turned their backs on Puddleby Church and went creeping down the river again.
Well done! Your choices accurately reflect the key element of Tommy's character and the supporting quotations.
Is spending time there a part of his character? No.
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