EBR2: Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer in part one? Choose one answer.

"He only wished that all who passed his house could know..."

Which 1 best supports the inference that the magistrate misunderstood Fu-hsing's claim of wit?

You would have the world believe you can do anything...

What is most likely the author's purpose for writing the passage?

to describe events in a plot through a narrator

What does the word "acumen" mean in the first paragraph of the passage?

the ability to make good decisions

Which story detail best shows a theme by showing how a character responds to a challenge?

"His wife threw back her head and laughed...."

How are Fu-hsing and his wife different from one another?

Fu-hsing's wife is more confident than him

"When he started..."What does the metaphor flying birds of astonishment tell about magistrate?

The magistrate is suprised that Fu-hsing has a solution

Which sentence from the passage best support the answer to the last question? Choose 2 answers.

"If you run into difficulty, we can talk it over...", "His wife laid a calming hand on his before he could tear.."

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1
EBR2: Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer in part one? Choose one answer.
"Truly, the magistrate believed Fu-hsing's Matchless Wit..."
"He only wished that all who passed his house could know..."
"One day, however, the district magistrate happened to..."
"The summons so frightened Fu-hsing that he could..."
2
Which 1 best supports the inference that the magistrate misunderstood Fu-hsing's claim of wit?
He sat glowering behind an immense table, his arms folded...
I have three small tasks for you to perform.
You would have the world believe you can do anything...
oh reading the scrolls, he drew his mouth down and his...
3
What is most likely the author's purpose for writing the passage?
to describe events in a plot through a narrator
to persuade the reader to take a particular action
to show the reader a process for making solutions
to use facts to highlight an event in history
4
What does the word "acumen" mean in the first paragraph of the passage?
the ability to cause change
the ability to make good decisions
kindness to others
willingness to work hard
5
Which story detail best shows a theme by showing how a character responds to a challenge?
"His wife threw back her head and laughed...."
"First, then,' and pound went the fist, 'you shall weave..."
"'This morning, as i was setting out to do the tasks you..."
"Really, it is not worth worrying about! Go with the..."
6
"Tomorrow you must...implements..." Which word best helps us understand the bold word meaning?
present
words
devices
ordinary
7
How are Fu-hsing and his wife different from one another?
Fu-hsing is more courageous than his wife
Fu-hsing is more honest than his wife
Fu-hsing's wife is more confident than him
Fu-hsing's wife is more generous than him
8
"When he started..."What does the metaphor flying birds of astonishment tell about magistrate?
The magistrate is suprised that Fu-hsing has a solution
The magistrate is stunned that Fu-hsing has a temper
The magistrate is startled that Fu-hsing speaks so loudly
The magistrate is shocked that Fu-hsing speaks so honestly
9
EBR1: Which word best describes how Fu-hsing feels towards his wife?
jealous
proud
sympathetic
surprised
10
Which sentence from the passage best support the answer to the last question? Choose 2 answers.
"If you run into difficulty, we can talk it over..."
"His wife laid a calming hand on his before he could tear.."
"He leaned forward to glare into Fu-hsing's face..."
"Much relieved, Fu-hsing went off with the clerk and soon.."
11
Read the sentence "For months he puzzled his head..." What does puzzled his head mean?
avoided
wondered about
talked about
believed
12
Which quality does the magistrate think Fu-hsing has?
delicacy
calmness
wit
vanity

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