August 2023 ELA Regents Exam - Part 1, Passage A

Lines 8 through 16 create a mood of

• tension

• mystery

• fear

• melancholy

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As used in line 17, the word “Impelled” most likely means

• embarrassed

• reassured

• forced

• distracted

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The statement “Probability fulfilled” (line 29) reveals that Boyne

• was certain Knight understood the importance of the meeting

• was hoping Knight would arrive at the arranged time

• knew he was likely to meet Knight at this location

• knew he could convince Knight to bring Jane

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Based on Boyne’s actions in lines 23 through 29, lines 41 through 45 confirm that Boyne

• is able to manipulate people's actions

• is able to change people's goals

• has experience as a detective

• has knowledge of future events

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The interaction in lines 39 through 46 indicates

• Jane's apprehensive feelings

• Knight's dismissive attitude

• Boyne's delusional thinking

• Boyne's excessive demands

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The “carelessness that has already been disciplined” (line 58) refers to the

• sale of an almanac that reveals future information

• possession of an almanac that ensures future success

• misleading statistics presented in the almanac

• incorrect title on the cover of the almanac

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Lines 83 through 89 suggest that a meaningful life requires

• luck

• integrity

• foresight

• cooperation

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The statement “All will be adjusted without dislocation” (line 97) indicates that by returning the almanac

• the future will proceed without change

• Knight's actions will not be punished

• Macy's agreement will not be honored

• the past will be accepted without regret

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The description in lines 120 through 122 communicates that Knight

• recognizes that Boyne's claims were true

• feels deceived by the actions of Boyne

• has regrets that he did not keep the almanac

• is relieved that he did not read the almanac

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The “beautifully engraved” bill (line 128) symbolizes Knight’s

• future marriage

• admirable character

• trusting nature

• successful career

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