Question

Part B Select the two most relevant details that support the theme. A. "Mr. Skimpole could play on the piano and the violoncello, and he was a composer-had composed half an opera once, but got tired of it-and played what he composed with taste." (paragraph 1) B. "I ventured to inquire, generally, before replying, what would happen if the money were not produced." (paragraph 17) C. "Richard and I looked at one another again. It was a most singular thing that the arrest was our embarrassment and not Mr. Skimpole's." (paragraph 21) D."Keep your temper, my good fellow, keep your temper!' Mr. Skimpole gently reasoned with him as he made a little drawing of his head on the fly-leaf of a book." (paragraph 26) E. "I had always thought that some accident might happen which would throw me suddenly, without any relation or any property, on the world and had always tried to keep some little money by me that I might not be quite penniless." (paragraph 30) F. "I think the reply was, 'Cut away, then!"" (paragraph 34)​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The theme of the passage is likely about the consequences of financial irresponsibility or dependency on others.

The two most relevant details that support this theme are: B. "I ventured to inquire, generally, before replying, what would happen if the money were not produced." This detail suggests that the characters are facing consequences due to a lack of financial resources or mismanagement of money.

E. "I had always thought that some accident might happen which would throw me suddenly, without any relation or any property, on the world and had always tried to keep some little money by me that I might not be quite penniless." This detail suggests that the character has learned the importance of being financially responsible and self-sufficient, possibly due to past experiences.

The other details (A, C, D, and F) do not directly relate to the theme of financial irresponsibility or dependency.