Question

Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this story.

1. Which excerpt from "Everything That Rises Must Converge" best shapes the theme that we always hurt the ones we love?

A. "A tide of darkness seemed to be sweeping her from him. 'Mother!' he cried. 'Darling, sweetheart, wait!'"

B. "He was looking into a face he had never seen before. 'Tell Grandpa to come get me,' she said."

C. '''I hate to see you behave like this,' he said. 'Just like a child. I should be able to expect more of you.'''

D. "'Wait here, wait here!' he cried and jumped up and began to run for help toward a cluster of lights he saw in the distance ahead of him."

2. How does Julian interact with his mother at the beginning of "Everything that Rises Must Converge?"

A. Julian wishes he could be free of his mother's influence, but doesn't dare oppose her.

B. Julian helps her, from a sense of obligation, but he treats her rudely at the same time.

C. Julian asks her a series of deliberately unkind questions to embarrass her in front of others.

D. Julian agrees with his mother about most things, but disagrees with her to show his independence.


Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this story.

1. How does Isaac Bashevis Singer use direct characterization to develop the main character in "The Day I Got Lost"?

A. Professor Shlemiel, when lost, ponders the chicken-and-egg problem.

B. The taxi driver expresses astonishment that Professor Shlemiel doesn't know his own address.

C. Professor Schlemiel's wife, long familiar with his behavior, warns him, "Now, don't forget your address."

D. Professor Shlemiel calls himself "forgetful" and says he's always blundering and losing things.

Answer 1

The answer for 1 is C.'''I hate to see you behave like this,' he said. 'Just like a child. I should be able to expect more of you.'''(For sure is correct)

For number 2 is B. Julian helps her, from a sense of obligation, but he treats her rudely at the same time.(Pretty sure is correct)

And lastly number 3 is D. Professor Shlemiel calls himself "forgetful" and says he's always blundering and losing things.(For sure is correct)

Answer 2

Hi there,

the answer to the first question is: "A tide of darkness seemed to be sweeping her from him. 'Mother!' he cried. 'Darling, sweetheart, wait!'" at least that is what i think.

the answer to question 2 is: Julian helps her, from a sense of obligation, but he treats her rudely at the same time.

and finally the answer to question 3 is: Professor Shlemiel calls himself "forgetful" and says he's always blundering and losing things.

Hope this helped :)

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