8) According to lines 1 through 4, what is the family’s immediate reaction to the mother’s death?
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A. They feel free from unwanted control.
B. They are surprised by its suddenness.
C. They are fearful about their futures.
D. They accept it as part of life.
9) What do lines 17 through 27 reveal about the author’s mother?
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A. She liked all of the children equally.
B. She regretted having so many children.
C. She resented the roles she played in the family.
D. She made sacrifices for the well-being of the family.
10) Read this sentence from lines 52 and 53 of the passage.
“Speech was given man to hide his thoughts.”
Based on the passage, what does the statement reveal about the mother?
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A. She got everything that she wanted in life.
B. She kept her inner life a mystery.
C. She often spoke without thinking.
D. She lacked confidence in her abilities.
11) Which of the following is the best example of the mother’s power in the family?
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A. She was considered beautiful.
B. She said she was unafraid of death.
C. She permanently influenced her children’s views.
D. She left her children with resentment of her intrusion.
12) Why did the author most likely write this passage?
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A. to share her thoughts on the personal characteristics needed to be a good mother
B. to express her belief that children must eventually break away from their parents
C. to prove that family influences everyone, even people who think it doesn’t
D. to honor her mother and the complexities of her mother’s personality
13) Read this sentence from lines 40 and 41 of the passage.
When a newborn disciple recited my mother’s sayings as if they were gospel, the chiding came from a scattered chorus of uninspired voices.
In this sentence, the word “chiding” means
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A. congratulating
B. laughing
C. scolding
D. reminiscing
14) Which lines show the first change in the family’s feelings on the death of the mother?
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A. lines 8 through 11
B. lines 22 through 27
C. lines 34 through 39
D. lines 46 and 47
8) B. They are surprised by its suddenness.
9) D. She made sacrifices for the well-being of the family.
10) B. She kept her inner life a mystery.
11) C. She permanently influenced her children’s views.
12) D. to honor her mother and the complexities of her mother’s personality
13) C. scolding
14) C. lines 34 through 39