(Excerpt from Howard's End by E. M. Forster)
15. What is the effect of the opening sentence of this passage?
A.
It shows that Helen is able to make fun of herself and her letters.
B.
It demonstrates the effects that Meg has on Helen's point of view.
C.
It establishes that Helen's is not the sole point of view in the narrative.
D.
It illustrates ways in which Helen's view of events is inherently limited.
E.
It shows that Helen's point of view in her letters is of little importance.
16. What does the passage imply about women's suffrage?
A.
Women were berated and belittled for their belief in it.
B.
Women were primarily for it, while men were against it.
C.
Women had to fight generally nice men to achieve suffrage.
D.
Women did not understand the significance of their suffrage.
E.
Women had insufficient education to fight successfully for it.
17. Which of the following themes is best illustrated by Helen's changing perception of the Wilcoxes?
A.
People are less ridiculous the more you know them.
B.
People are not always what they seem at first sight.
C.
People can be unexpectedly complex, despite prejudices.
D.
People can expand your worldview if you are open to new ideas.
E.
People are generally good at heart, even if they appear otherwise.
18. From Helen's description, her anticipation that the house would be "all gables and wiggles, and their garden all gamboge-coloured paths" is most indicative of which of the following?
A.
her ideas about how people in England live
B.
her belief in the Wilcoxes' overblown tastes
C.
her misconception that the Wilcoxes were rich
D.
her prejudices about people outside of London
E.
her concerns about the safety of the Wicoxes' house
15. E. It shows that Helen's point of view in her letters is of little importance. Well, let's be honest, who really cares about Helen's point of view in her letters? It's not like she's Shakespeare or anything.
16. C. Women had to fight generally nice men to achieve suffrage. Ah, the battle of the sexes. Women had to put on their boxing gloves and duke it out with generally nice, yet misguided men to get their right to vote. It's like a real-life reality show!
17. C. People can be unexpectedly complex, despite prejudices. Oh, the surprises of life! Helen thought she had the Wilcoxes all figured out, but turns out they were as complex as a Rubik's cube. You just never know what you're gonna get.
18. B. Her belief in the Wilcoxes' overblown tastes. Helen imagined the Wilcoxes' house to be a wild concoction of gables, wiggles, and gamboge-colored paths. But hey, at least she didn't expect unicorns and rainbows. She clearly had a flair for the dramatic and a belief in their extravagant tastes.
15. C. It establishes that Helen's is not the sole point of view in the narrative.
16. C. Women had to fight generally nice men to achieve suffrage.
17. B. People are not always what they seem at first sight.
18. B. her belief in the Wilcoxes' overblown tastes
15. The effect of the opening sentence of this passage can be determined by analyzing the information provided in the given excerpt. It states, "Helen had been far more real in her letter than in her presence," which suggests that the way Helen presents herself in her letters differs from how she actually appears in person.
To understand the effect of this opening sentence, one should consider the larger context of the passage. In Howard's End, Helen is known for her idealistic and passionate nature, often expressing her opinions strongly and boldly through her letters. However, when she meets Meg's fiancé, Mr. Wilcox, in person, she seems to be less expressive and more reserved.
Given this information, the opening sentence implies that Helen's point of view in her letters is not an accurate reflection of her true self. Therefore, the correct answer is:
C. It establishes that Helen's is not the sole point of view in the narrative.
16. To determine what the passage implies about women's suffrage, one should examine the provided excerpt. Although the excerpt does not directly mention women's suffrage, it does not provide enough information to answer the question accurately.
In this case, the correct approach would be to refer to the larger context of the novel, Howard's End, which explores various social issues of the early 20th century, including women's suffrage. By reading the entire book or consulting additional sources, one can gain a better understanding of the novel's perspective on women's suffrage.
Given the limited information provided in the given excerpt, it is not possible to determine the implication about women's suffrage. Therefore, the correct answer is:
Insufficient information to determine the implication about women's suffrage.
17. To identify the best theme illustrated by Helen's changing perception of the Wilcoxes, one must analyze Helen's evolving viewpoint in the given excerpt. It mentions that Helen is initially critical of the Wilcoxes but gradually begins to perceive them differently.
From this information, it can be inferred that Helen's changing perception of the Wilcoxes suggests people are not always what they seem at first sight. This theme aligns with the idea that initial judgments and prejudices can be misleading, and true understanding requires deeper exploration.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
B. People are not always what they seem at first sight.
18. To understand the significance of Helen's anticipation about the house's appearance, one must consider the given excerpt from Howard's End. Helen describes her expectations of "all gables and wiggles, and their garden all gamboge-coloured paths."
Based on this description, it can be inferred that Helen has certain preconceived notions or stereotypes about the Wilcoxes' taste and lifestyle. She imagines their house as overly ornate (gables and wiggles) and their garden as having extravagant, unnatural color (gamboge-colored paths).
Therefore, the correct answer is:
B. Her belief in the Wilcoxes' overblown tastes.