In the passage, Akira addresses Chie with

D) respect but not utter deference

Which reaction does Akira fear from Chie?

A) She will find his proposal inappropriate.

Which choice best describes the developmental pattern of the passage?

B) A detailed depiction of a meaningful encounter.

Why does Akira say his meeting with Chie is “a matter of urgency” (line 32)?

C) He has been offered an attractive job in another country.

Which choice best describes what happens in the passage?

B) One character receives a surprising request from another character.

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

B) Lines 39-42 (“Normally... community”)

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1
In the passage, Akira addresses Chie with
B) objectivity but not complete impartiality.
D) respect but not utter deference
A) affection but not genuine love.
C) amusement but not mocking disparagement.
2
Which reaction does Akira fear from Chie?
C) She will consider his unscheduled visit an imposition.
D) She will underestimate the sincerity of his emotions.
B) She will mistake his earnestness for immaturity.
A) She will find his proposal inappropriate.
3
The main purpose of the first paragraph is to
A) describe a culture.
C) question a suggestion.
B) criticize a tradition.
D) analyze a reaction.
4
Which choice best describes the developmental pattern of the passage?
A) A careful analysis of a traditional practice.
C) A definitive response to a series of questions.
B) A detailed depiction of a meaningful encounter.
D) A cheerful recounting of an amusing anecdote.
5
Which choice provides the best evidence to the previous question?
C) LIne 63-64
D) Line 71-72
A) Line 33
B) Line 49-51
6
Why does Akira say his meeting with Chie is “a matter of urgency” (line 32)?
B) He worries that Naomi will reject him and marry someone else.
C) He has been offered an attractive job in another country.
A) He fears that his own parents will disapprove of Naomi.
D) He knows that Chie is unaware of his feelings for Naomi.
7
Which choice best describes what happens in the passage?
C) One character reminisces about choices she's made over the years.
B) One character receives a surprising request from another character.
D) One character criticizes another character.
A) One character argues with another character who intrudes her home.
8
Line 1 and Line 65: "directly" means
C) Without mediation.
B) Confidently.
A) Frankly.
D) With precision.
9
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
A) Line 39 (“I don’t... you”)
B) Lines 39-42 (“Normally... community”)
C) Lines 58-59 (“Depending... Japan”)
D) Lines 72-73 (“I see... you”)
10
As used in line 2, “form” most nearly means
C) structure.
B) custom.
A) appearance
D) nature.

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