(Excerpt from Howard's End by E. M. Forster)

19. Use the passage to answer the question.

What is the effect of Helen watching the Wilcoxes in a way that seems "not life but a play"?

A.
It shows that Helen's character serves as a stand-in for the reader.

B.
It illustrates that while most of the Wilcoxes are normal, Mrs. Wilcox is not.

C.
It introduces the Wilcoxes individually to the reader, who also acts as the audience.

D.
It demonstrates Helen's tendency to be a spectator rather than a participant.

E.
It shows that the Wilcoxes have an overly dramatic sense of their importance.

20. Helen's observation that the house is like a "rabbit warren" indicates that it is which of the following?

A.
crowded

B.
cute

C.
dirty

D.
half-built

E.
ugly

21. Helen's reference to the "Kings of Mercia" serves primarily to

A.
make fun of her hosts' overzealous pretentions.

B.
illustrate the necessity of inventing stories for fun.

C.
brag about her experiences to her less-fortunate sister.

D.
show that even famous historical figures had mundane duties.

E.
emphasize the romance and history of the region.

22. What is the textual impact of Helen's isolation in her first letter?

A.
It shows how cold and unwelcoming the upper classes can be.

B.
It emphasizes the rapidity with which she then becomes close to the family.

C.
It foreshadows the isolation she will again feel at the end of the passage.

D.
It illustrates the ways in which a young woman was restricted socially on her own.

E.
It demonstrates that she regrets leaving home, characterizing her as a homebody.

23. How does the Wilcoxes' house serve as a symbol for Helen's relationship with Paul?

A.
It is small and homely.

B.
It is cozy and welcoming.

C.
It is large and uncomfortable.

D.
It is unexpected and pleasant.

E.
It is in line with her expectations.

24. Which of the following is the most direct use of foreshadowing in the excerpt?

A.
the early mention of Paul

B.
the analysis of the Wilcoxes

C.
the description of the house

D.
the explanation of the landscape

E.

the mention of Helen's sister

the mention of the Kings of Mercia

the mention of the Kings of Mercia

the reference to the Kings of Mercia