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Question 1
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1. In the first paragraph, the author creates a rhythm in the writing that reflects the rhythm of the narrator's early life by -
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A. the contrasting use of I and we
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B. the repetitive use of before
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C. the avoidance of complex, multi-syllable words
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D. the vagueness of the setting in time and place
Question 2
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2. Although the book is a piece of fiction, the repeated use of "I" allows the reader to determine that the writing is presented as -
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A. biography
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B. science fiction
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C. autobiography
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D. drama
Question 3
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3. Which of the following best describes the narrator's feelings about the house on Mango Street?
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A. a mixture of satisfaction and disappointment
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B. relief at having escaped from the slums
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C. indifference to the drawbacks of the place
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D. total happiness at finally having a home
Question 4
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4. The italicizing and repetition of "there" in paragraphs 9 and 10 serves to create a tone of ---
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A. anger
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B. humor
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C. sarcasm
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D. disbelief
Question 5
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5. The narrator's desire to have a "house I can point to" reveals her belief that a house reflects a person's...-
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A. status
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B. intelligence
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C. power
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D. honor
Question 6
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6. From the passage, the reader can infer that the main reason for the many moves experienced by the narrator was --
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A. desie to find a safer neighborhood
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B. new babies increasing the family's size
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C. problems with landlords
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D. need for a large yard and more than one bathroom
Question 7
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7. The last sentence of chapter 1 shows that the narrator---
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A. believes her mother and father that the house is temporary
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B. thinks the family will not move again any time soon
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C. is happy to finally have a house to live in
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D. regrets leaving the family's other apartment
Question 8
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8. Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail in the description of the "real house" in paragraph 4?
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A. "running water and pipes that worked"
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B. "stairs inside"
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C. "a basement and at least three washrooms"
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D. "stories she told us before we went to bed"
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