The narrator indicates that Lymie finally closes the history book because

his father has joined him at the table.

The main idea of the last paragraph is that Mr. Peters

behaves as if he is a younger version of himself.

Which choice best supports the conclusion that Mr. Peters wants to attract attention?

"He gestured with it so that the women noticed the diamond ring"

It can reasonably be inferred that Irma, the waitress, thinks Lymie is “through eating” (line 37) because

he is no longer holding his fork.

Over the course of the passage, the primary focus shifts from

Lymie’s experience reading a book to descriptions of people in the restaura

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

"But it was the women's voices...which caused Lymie to skim over."

The main purpose of the first paragraph is to

convey the passage’s setting by describing a place and an object.

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1
The narrator indicates that Lymie finally closes the history book because
he is preparing to leave the restaurant.
his father has joined him at the table.
he has finished the chapter about the Congress.
the people at the other table are too disruptive.
2
As used in line 93, “becoming” most nearly means
happening.
fitting.
emerging.
developing.
3
The main idea of the last paragraph is that Mr. Peters
is very conscious of symbols of wealth and power.
is preoccupied with the knowledge that he is growing old.
behaves as if he is a younger version of himself.
aging and shriveled.
4
Which choice best supports the conclusion that Mr. Peters wants to attract attention?
"He himself was not aware that there had beem any change."
"The young man had never for one second deserted Mr. Peters"
"He gestured with it so that the women noticed the diamond ring"
"He was always there, tugging at Mr. Peters elbow."
5
The primary impression created by the narrator’s description of Mr. Peters in lines 74-79 is that he is
aging and shriveled.
healthy and fit.
angry and menacing.
nervous and hesitant.
6
It can reasonably be inferred that Irma, the waitress, thinks Lymie is “through eating” (line 37) because
he is no longer holding his fork.
his plate is empty.
he has asked her to clear the table.
he has begun reading his book.
7
Over the course of the passage, the primary focus shifts from
Lymie’s inner thoughts to observations made by the other characters.
Lymie’s experience reading a book to descriptions of people in the restaura
the physical setting of the scene to the different characters’ personality
an exchange between strangers to a satisfying personal relationship.
8
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
"But it was the women's voices...which caused Lymie to skim over."
"Lymie closed the book."
"One of the women had the face of a young boy."
"The women had shingled hair and short skirts."
9
The main purpose of the first paragraph is to
indicate the date the passage takes place by presenting period details.
foreshadow an event that is described in detail later in the passage.
convey the passage’s setting by describing a place and an object.
introduce the passage’s main character by showing his nightly habits.
10
Lymie’s primary impression of the “party of four” (line 42) is that they
resemble characters from his history book.
represent glamour and youth.
are a refreshing change from the other customers.
are noisy and distracting.

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