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Please refer to Story A1 and answer the following question. Which of the following words would best fit into the blank in the final sentence of the passage? a. Scapegoat b. Hero c. Leader d. Victim

Please refer to Story A1 and answer the following question. Based on the description of the settling of the novel Sulam, which of the following adjectives would most likely describe the behavior of many of its residents? a. Furtive b. Suspicious c. Eccentric d. Unkempt

Please refer to Story A3 and answer the following question. The sighting of the pony-rider is told from which viewpoint? a. A person sitting on a porch b. A passenger inside a stagecoach c. A passenger in a hot air balloon d. A person picnicking

Please refer to Story A3 and answer the following question. Which of the following is not supported by the passage? a. The mail was strapped in a pouch under the rider's thighs. b. The rider rode great distances to deliver the mail. c. People did not care about the Pony Express rider. d. Usually eighty pony riders were in the saddle at any given time

Please refer to Story A3 and answer the following question. Based on the tone of the passage, which of the following words best describes the author's attitude toward the Pony Express rider? a. Indifference b. Fear c. Bewilderment d. Excitement

Paper For Above instruction

The provided questions revolve around analyzing two stories, A1 and A3, focusing on understanding vocabulary contextual clues, narrative viewpoints, supported details, and tone analysis. This analysis aims to deepen comprehension and interpretative skills regarding literary passages.

Analysis and Responses

Firstly, the question based on Story A1asks which word best fits into the blank in the final sentence. The options include 'scapegoat,' 'hero,' 'leader,' and 'victim.' To determine the best fit, one must analyze the context of the story's conclusion. If the story describes a character who is blamed unjustly, 'scapegoat' would be appropriate. Conversely, if the story emphasizes someone admired for bravery, 'hero' might fit. If the passage portrays a figure guiding or commanding, 'leader' would be suitable. If the subject endures grief or harm, 'victim' is plausible. Without the exact passage, the best-informed choice, based on common narrative themes identifying blame or sacrifice, is 'victim.'

Secondly, regarding the description of the settlement in the novel Sulam, the question asks which adjective best describes the residents' behavior. 'Furtive' suggests secretiveness; 'suspicious' indicates mistrust; 'eccentric' implies unusual habits; 'unkempt' describes unkempt physical appearance. Considering settlement descriptions often highlight residents' suspicious behaviors or their peculiar customs, 'suspicious' or 'eccentric' seems apt. However, generally, descriptions of frontier or developing settlements often emphasize suspicious or cautious behaviors, making 'suspicious' a likely choice.

The third question pertains to Story A3's narration viewpoint concerning the pony-rider encounter. Options detail different possible narrators: a porch sitter, a stagecoach passenger, a hot air balloon passenger, or a picnicker. Given the narrative's focus on the pony-rider, the most logical viewpoint is from someone observing the rider directly, perhaps a stagecoach passenger, as stories of pony-riders often center on their role in delivering mail across vast distances, seen from within a stagecoach or similar setting. Therefore, 'a passenger inside a stagecoach' is the most fitting viewpoint.

Next, the question asks which statement is unsupported by the passage. The options mention details such as the mail's pouch placement, the distances ridden, public sentiment, and the number of riders at a time. If the passage states mail was strapped under the rider's thighs, and riders rode long distances, but it does not support that people did not care about the rider or that eighty riders were simultaneously in the saddle, then those latter statements are unsupported. Typically, the Pony Express was highly valued, indicating that 'people did not care' would be inconsistent; thus, that statement is unsupported.

Finally, the tone of the passage about the Pony Express rider influences the best descriptive word of the author's attitude. Choices include indifference, fear, bewilderment, and excitement. Given the heroic and adventurous nature often associated with Pony Express stories, and if the passage emphasizes daring and action, 'excitement' aligns well. If the passage evokes respect or admiration, 'excitement' is appropriate. Conversely, if it conveys a sense of danger or surprise, 'fear' could also apply. Without explicit tone evidence, 'excitement' is the most fitting, capturing the adventurous spirit typically associated with the mail riders.

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