Part A
What lesson does Mr. Bixby try to teach the narrator in “A Cub Pilot”?
Responses
to know when he is being tricked
to know when he is being tricked
not to rely on his existing knowledge
not to rely on his existing knowledge
to keep a cool head in tense situations
to keep a cool head in tense situations
not to be so certain of his own abilities
not to be so certain of his own abilities
Question 2
Part B - Points depend on a correct response in Part A.
Which statement from “A Cub Pilot” best supports the answer in Part A?
Responses
“You shouldn’t have allowed me or anybody else to shake your confidence in that knowledge. Try to remember that. And another thing: when you get into a dangerous place, don’t turn coward."
“You shouldn’t have allowed me or anybody else to shake your confidence in that knowledge. Try to remember that. And another thing: when you get into a dangerous place, don’t turn coward."
“Mr. Bixby . . . sent somebody down to the forecastle with some mysterious instructions to the leadsmen . . . and then Mr. Bixby went into hiding behind a smokestack where he could observe results.”
“Mr. Bixby . . . sent somebody down to the forecastle with some mysterious instructions to the leadsmen . . . and then Mr. Bixby went into hiding behind a smokestack where he could observe results.”
“The idea of being afraid of any crossing in the lot, in the daytime, was a thing too preposterous for contemplation.”
“The idea of being afraid of any crossing in the lot, in the daytime, was a thing too preposterous for contemplation.”
“When the apprentice has become pretty thoroughly acquainted with the river . . . he presently begins to imagine that it is his courage that animates him.”
“When the apprentice has become pretty thoroughly acquainted with the river . . . he presently begins to imagine that it is his courage that animates him.”
The lesson that Mr. Bixby tries to teach the narrator in "A Cub Pilot" is not to be so certain of his own abilities. The statement from the story that best supports this answer is: "When the apprentice has become pretty thoroughly acquainted with the river . . . he presently begins to imagine that it is his courage that animates him."
To determine the correct answer for Part A, we need to look at the different options and identify which lesson Mr. Bixby tries to teach the narrator in "A Cub Pilot."
The answer options provided are:
1. to know when he is being tricked
2. not to rely on his existing knowledge
3. to keep a cool head in tense situations
4. not to be so certain of his own abilities
To find the answer, we should carefully read the text and look for evidence that supports one of these lessons.
For Part B, we need to select the statement from "A Cub Pilot" that best supports the answer chosen in Part A. Again, we need to carefully analyze the provided responses and find the statement that aligns with the lesson Mr. Bixby is trying to teach.
Now, let's examine the provided statements and find the best answers for both Part A and Part B.