What conclusion about boss & narrator's relationship is best supported by details from passage?

Nar. doesn't fully understand boss but admires his ingenuity

The boss would most likely agree with which of the following characterizations of his lodge?

it retains its wilderness charm despite modern conveniences

The 2nd & 3rd paragraphs suggest that, if not for a need to host guests, the boss would prefer

a more modest lodge with fewer creature comforts

It is inferred from the passage that a person who were to drink from a red tap would likely:

risk falling ill from waterborne pathogens

Which of the following disadvantages of modern utilities is best supported by details in story?

they are taken for granted; ppl don't learn to live w/o them

You can infer from the passage that the creeks near the lodge are pristine because:

civilization is not present to alter or pollute them

The narrator's comment about "luxurious" hunts (line 22-23) refers to trips that:

expose hunters to an unusual variety of game

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Fiction "The Lessons of Wilderness Living"

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1
Given the way he is presented in the passage, the boss of the lodge can best be described as:
eccentric and enterprising
sheltered and timid
brash and calculating
vain and insincere
2
What conclusion about boss & narrator's relationship is best supported by details from passage?
Nar. doesn't fully understand boss but admires his ingenuity
The narrator is inquisitive; his questions irritate the boss
Boss is very shy and the narrator obliges him with privacy
Boss ignores workforce, but nar. doesn't resent him for it
3
The boss would most likely agree with which of the following characterizations of his lodge?
it is an oasis in the barren North for guests wanting luxury
it retains its wilderness charm despite modern conveniences
it is rustic, unrefined, and occasionally uncomfortable
it focuses on premium lodging w/ guests who do guided hunts
4
The 2nd & 3rd paragraphs suggest that, if not for a need to host guests, the boss would prefer
a lodge closer to city services
a wilderness skills training facility
a more modest lodge with fewer creature comforts
a large hunting estate with modern improvements
5
It is inferred from the passage that a person who were to drink from a red tap would likely:
be disappointed by the low pressure
risk falling ill from waterborne pathogens
have to become accustomed to water with added flouride
prefer cooler water
6
Which of the following disadvantages of modern utilities is best supported by details in story?
Utility lines make the divide between cities and wilderness
utility commodities might eventually run out
they are taken for granted; ppl don't learn to live w/o them
public water and electricity are currently very expensive
7
As used in line 27, the word GRID most likely means:
roadway system
utility system
map
populated land
8
You can infer from the passage that the creeks near the lodge are pristine because:
they teem with fish
many specialty fishes can be readily caught in their waters
civilization is not present to alter or pollute them
the lodge only draws water from one of them
9
What does the narrator suggest is a main characteristic of modern society's water/power usage?
Exorbitance
Resourcefulness
Caution
Temperance
10
The narrator's comment about "luxurious" hunts (line 22-23) refers to trips that:
educate guests on arctic ecology as they hunt
expose hunters to an unusual variety of game
are all inclusive, no one needs personal equipment
provide amenities such as gourmet food

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