June 22 Passage A

In the first paragraph, Miss Conway’s choice of

clothing is intended to convey her

• glamour

• sorrow

• modesty

• aloofness

Answer explanation

Miss Conway is wearing a lot of black - often indicates a funeral.

An expression of sadness.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In lines 18 and 19, Mr. Donovan presents

himself as

• concerned for Miss Conway

• insincere in his intention

• overwhelmed by the Count’s death

• apologetic about his behavior

Answer explanation

"I'd be sorry..." is his fumbling reaction to Miss Conway's recent loss. (#4 - apologetic)

Mr. Donovan is genuinely sympathetic towards Miss Conway - more so than most people. This leads us to his being concerned for her.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Miss Conway most likely relates the anecdote about Count Fernando Mazzini (lines 29 through 36) in order to

• seek compassion from Mr. Donovan

• contradict boarding house rumors

• flaunt her recent inheritance

• obtain advice from Mr. Donovan

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

The quote “The sympathetic but cheerful friend was the role he essayed” (lines 49 and 50) suggests that Mr. Donovan

• was not interested in romance

• was once a professional actor

• had no need to hide his feelings

• had a motive for kind behavior

Answer explanation

"...was the role..." indicates he is acting or pretending for some reason - which means there may be a reason (motive) for his kindness.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

As used in line 52, the word “diminution” most nearly means

• acceptance

• appearance

• reduction

• explanation

Answer explanation

...yet there was diminution of the sadness...

The sadness was still there - the word "yet" helps with this.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Miss Conway’s response to Mr. Donovan’s “look of abstracted gloom” (line 62) is one of

• tender persistence

• impatient disapproval

• controlled hostility

• superficial interest

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The hyperbole in lines 80 and 81 highlights Mr. Donovan’s

• selfless intention

• distrust of Big Mike

• violent nature

• respect for Big Mike

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which statement foreshadows a revelation at the end of the text?

• “I hope you haven’t sustained a loss?” (line 14)

• “We were going to be married next spring”

  (lines 29 and 30)

• “Mr. Donovan gazed long and with much interest at the photograph in the locket that Miss Conway opened for him” (lines 40 and 41)

• “A subtle task confronted Mr. Donovan,— that of supplanting the unfortunate Count in the heart of Miss Conway” (lines 47 and 48)

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The text is developed primarily through the use of

• symbolism

• repetition

• action

• dialogue

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A central idea of the text is that

• people can benefit from the misfortune of others

• people can find happiness by admitting the truth

• friends can encourage each other’s success

• strangers can complicate people’s lives

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2