The main purpose of the first paragraph is to

Convey Joan's reluctance to revisti unpleasant memories of her father.

The repetition of the phrase "there was a long silence" in lines 66-69 primarily serves to illustrate the

Uncomfortable tension between Joan and Florence.

Joan's remarks in the last paragraph (Lines 92-95) imply that she

Has finally found closure and is ready to move on.

Which choice provides the best evidence for the conclusion that the death of Joan's father was recent?

Lines 31-33 ("You'd like...moment")

Which choice best describes what happens in the passage?

2 characters have a strained meeting after the death of a mutual loved one.

Over the course of the second paragraph, the narrator presents a contrast between.

The noisiness of the neighborhood in the past & queitness of it in present.

It can be reasonably inferred from the passage that in comparison to her father, Joan considers herself to be less

Prone to dwelling on her mistakes.

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1
As used in line 42, "side" most nearly means
Argument
Characteristic
Opinion
Profile
2
The main purpose of the first paragraph is to
Suggest that Joan is preparing herself for an emotionally difficult task.
Convey Joan's reluctance to revisti unpleasant memories of her father.
Indicate that Joan's presence i the house is supposed to be secret.
Show that Joan has a routine she performs before visiting her father.
3
The repetition of the phrase "there was a long silence" in lines 66-69 primarily serves to illustrate the
The emptiness Joan and Florence feel following the death of Joan's father.
Uncomfortable tension between Joan and Florence.
The inability of Joan and Florence to express their emotions in words
Animosity Joan and Florence have towards each other.
4
Joan's remarks in the last paragraph (Lines 92-95) imply that she
Has started to recover from her father's death.
Is glad to finally see her father in a positive way.
Has finally found closure and is ready to move on.
Is satisfied with the outcome of her visit.
5
According to the passage, Joan reacts to Florence's claim that her father watched her films with
Suprise and sadness
Sorrow and Regert
Skepticism and Anger
Suspicion and disbelief
6
Which choice provides the best evidence for the conclusion that the death of Joan's father was recent?
Lines 21-23 ("The woman...breathless")
Lines 17-19 ("Now there...Drawn")
Lines 31-33 ("You'd like...moment")
Lines 24-26 ("I was...coming")
7
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 54-57 ("You can...do")
Lines 60-62 ("But the...again)
Lines 84-87 ("Despite everything...cheek")
Lines 53-54 ("Joan gave...sense")
8
Which choice best describes what happens in the passage?
Two characters reminisce about time spent with a mutual loved one.
One character attempts to repair her relationship with another characater.
2 characters have a strained meeting after the death of a mutual loved one.
One character whistfully reflects on her relationship with her father.
9
Over the course of the second paragraph, the narrator presents a contrast between.
Livliness of the house when Joan visited in the past / dreary in present.
Affection Joan father displayed upon her arrive and Florance's indifference
The noisiness of the neighborhood in the past & queitness of it in present.
Loving relationship betwee Joan/Father (childhood) & impersonal relation..
10
It can be reasonably inferred from the passage that in comparison to her father, Joan considers herself to be less
Preoccupied with recreating the past
Willing to seek forgiveness from others.
Prone to dwelling on her mistakes.
Regretful about her past relationships

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