"The Leap"

Front

What does 'tentative' mean?

Back

Uncertain; not definite.

Front

What motivates the narrator to return home?

Back

The desire to help her mother as her mother has helped her.

Front

What does the narrator imply by 'one form of flight for another'?

Back

Reading offered her mother a different type of thrill.

Front

What is the correct sequence of events?

Back

Anna survives her circus fall; Anna rescues the narrator; the narrator returns home.

Front

What does 'comply' mean?

Back

To carry out regulations.

Front

Define 'motivation' in the context of personal relationships.

Back

A reason or reasons for acting or behaving in a particular way.

Front

What is the significance of the narrator's relationship with her mother?

Back

It highlights themes of care, sacrifice, and familial bonds.

Front

Explain the concept of 'flight' as used in the narrative.

Back

It symbolizes freedom, escape, and different forms of thrill.

Front

What does 'regulations' refer to in a general context?

Back

Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority.

Front

How does the narrator's perspective change throughout the story?

Back

She evolves from self-centeredness to understanding and empathy for her mother.