The last paragraph of this passage indicates that Chesterton wrote to the love of his life frequently in order to
Responses
A keep up his writing skills.keep up his writing skills.
B give her facts about the war.give her facts about the war.
C ease his conscience about leaving.ease his conscience about leaving.
D let her know that he was ok.let her know that he was ok.
D let her know that he was ok.
Which sentence offers the strongest support that Dombey valued a close connection with his son?
Responses
A She feebly echoed, ’Of course,’ or rather expressed it by the motion of her lips, and closed her eyes again.She feebly echoed, ’Of course,’ or rather expressed it by the motion of her lips, and closed her eyes again.
B Those three words conveyed the one idea of Mr Dombey’s life.Those three words conveyed the one idea of Mr Dombey’s life.
C Dombey was about eight-and-forty years of age.Dombey was about eight-and-forty years of age.
D A transient flush of faint surprise overspread the sick lady’s face as she raised her eyes towards him.
B Those three words conveyed the one idea of Mr Dombey’s life.
Which detail helps explain why Chelsea was excited about drawing another picture with her art teacher?
Responses
A She was excited to take her drawing home to show her mom.She was excited to take her drawing home to show her mom.
B "I had no idea that you were such a talented artist!" he said."I had no idea that you were such a talented artist!" he said.
C "Chelsea, what is this?" he asked when he saw her drawing."Chelsea, what is this?" he asked when he saw her drawing.
D He gave her some paper, pencils, paintbrushes, and paints.
B "I had no idea that you were such a talented artist!" he said.
Of the Strange People not much is known, even at Mio, though it is sure they come there. It seems they are shy indeed, more’s the pity. They come through the blue air, or across the mysterious paths of the sea. Their footprints are never, never seen upon the wet beach, for they tread too lightly. But sometimes in their dancing they sweep their robes upon the sand and leave it ribbed and ruffled; so, often enough, it may be seen at Mio.
What is implied in this paragraph concerning the "Strange People"?
Responses
A They are angels or some other kind of ethereal beings, with extraordinary powers and abilities.They are angels or some other kind of ethereal beings, with extraordinary powers and abilities.
B They are extraterrestrial aliens.They are extraterrestrial aliens.
C They are wild animals with powerful strength.They are wild animals with powerful strength.
D They are ordinary people from another place on the earth.
A They are angels or some other kind of ethereal beings, with extraordinary powers and abilities.
What old saying could be said to apply to this story?
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A "In my father's house there are many mansions.""In my father's house there are many mansions."
B "A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country.""A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country."
C "Out of the mouths of babes shall come forth wisdom.""Out of the mouths of babes shall come forth wisdom."
D "What you do to one of the least of these, you do unto me."