Excerpt from River of Dreams

Which words in the excerpt in question 21 most clearly reinforce this impression of the horses?

• matched they are, matched in color

• .They look over the fence sniffing for us

• Off horse is eight, near is ten

• rubbing the soft noses with her cheek

In the excerpt from 'River of Dreams', which word best describes the mood of the setting?

• A) Serene

• B) Chaotic

• C) Melancholic

• D) Jubilant

What literary device is predominantly used in the phrase 'the river whispered secrets'?

• A) Simile

• B) Metaphor

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

Which sentence from the excerpt best illustrates the theme of hope?

• A) The sun dipped below the horizon, leaving a trail of gold.

• B) The river flowed endlessly, carrying dreams with it.

• C) Shadows danced on the water's surface.

• D) The night was silent, save for the rustling leaves.

Identify the main conflict presented in the excerpt from 'River of Dreams'.

• A) Man vs. Nature

• B) Man vs. Self

• C) Man vs. Society

• D) Man vs. Technology

What is the primary purpose of the excerpt from 'River of Dreams'?

• A) To inform

• B) To entertain

• C) To persuade

• D) To describe

Which character trait is most evident in the protagonist of the excerpt?

• A) Courageous

• B) Timid

• C) Ambitious

• D) Indifferent

In the context of the excerpt, what does the river symbolize?

• A) Freedom

• B) Danger

• C) Isolation

• D) Wealth

Which of the following best describes the narrative style of the excerpt?

• A) First-person

• B) Second-person

• C) Third-person limited

• D) Third-person omniscient

What effect does the use of imagery have in the excerpt from 'River of Dreams'?

• A) It creates suspense.

• B) It enhances the mood.

• C) It confuses the reader.

• D) It simplifies the plot.