QUESTION: 113

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Why is the author’s final sentence effective in summarizing the entire excerpt?

It suggests the agony of Manuel’s situation.
It describes the danger of sunstroke.
It describes the scene as if it were a dream.
It gives the reader information about fruit picking.
It adds humor to an otherwise serious story.

Answer(s): A

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QUESTION: 114

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What does the author imply by the phrase “A ray of enemy sun” (lines 47–48)?

The fruit pickers will get a good suntan.
Apricots need a lot of sun to ripen.
The fruit pickers are afraid of their boss.
The hot sun makes fruit picking nearly intolerable.
The sun’s light makes the apricots easier to see.

Answer(s): D

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QUESTION: 115

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Which one of the following phrases best describes Emma’s character as revealed in this excerpt?

eager to please
strong-minded
playful with children
indifferent to others
careful about hurting other people’s feelings

Answer(s): B

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The final comparison in the poem "Or does it explode?" (line 12) is in italics and separated from the rest of the poem.
What special meaning does this treatment give the last line?

the same tone as the other lines
a more powerful effect
limited importance
less intensity
a soft ending

Answer(s): B

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