Question

Three Men on the Brummel

by Jerome K. Jerome




1A. Which statement best describes the author's purpose for including the dialogue between Mr. and Mrs. Harris in paragraphs 2-5?

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It conveys the sense of guilt that both Mr. and Mrs. Harris have about the event.

It serves as a cautionary warning against cycling on country roads.

It establishes miscommunication as a central theme for the passage.

It underscores the personality differences between Mr. and Mrs. Harris.


1B. Which subsequent paragraph most explicitly develops the answer to Part A?

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paragraph 7

paragraph 8

paragraph 9

paragraph 11



2A. In paragraph 7, Mrs. Harris thinks that Mr. Harris will "spring to earth on reaching the summit, and lean in a careless and graceful attitude against the machine, waiting for her.- What does this reveal about her point of view?

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that she has mistaken notions about Mr. Harris

that she is less adventurous than Mr. Harris

that she is proud of Mr. Harris's talents

that she has concerns about cycling with Mr. Harris






2B. Which quotation from paragraph 7 supports the answer to Part A?

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"They were both young in those days...."

"... she saw him pass the summit and 0 proceed rapidly down a long and steep incline ..."

"They had had a slight difference that morning . .."

"She had no money; she knew no Dutch"

3A. How do the interactions Mrs. Harris has with the Dutch characters in paragraph 7 help to advance the plot of the passage?

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They deepen the excitement of the bicycle ride Mr. and Mrs. Harris have undertaken.

They provide comfort to Mrs. Harris while she is separated from Mr. Harris.

They delay the potential reunion of Mrs. Harris with Mr. Harris because of a misunderstanding.

They provide sly insights into the daily lives of ordinary Dutch people.


3B. Which quotation from paragraph 7 best exemplifies the answer to Part A?

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"They were both young in those days, and he used to do that sort of thing."

"She had no money; she knew no Dutch."

"They took her to the nearest village, and found a policeman for her."

"He concluded from her pantomime that some man had stolen her bicycle."



4A. Which phrase best describes the reaction of the Dutch farmers to Mr. Harris's situation in paragraph 12?

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unsympathetic and somewhat amused

alarmed and openly defensive

intrigued and potentially judgmental

ingratiating and overly helpful



4B. Which two quotations from paragraph 12 support the answer to Part A?


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"... sitting sideways on a horse."

". . . explained to him that he had lost his wife."

"... neither surprised nor sorry ..."

". . . another farmer came along ..."

"... the first man explained the matter ... "

"...not as an accident, but as a good story."

Answer 1

I can certainly help you analyze the passage. Let's break it down:

1A. The author's purpose for including the dialogue between Mr. and Mrs. Harris in paragraphs 2-5 is to establish miscommunication as a central theme for the passage.

1B. To identify the subsequent paragraph that most explicitly develops the answer to Part A, we'll need to review the content of the paragraphs. Without the text, I can't determine which paragraph specifically follows this development. Please provide the content of the paragraphs, and I can assist further.

2A. In paragraph 7, Mrs. Harris thinking that Mr. Harris will "spring to earth on reaching the summit and lean in a careless and graceful attitude against the machine, waiting for her" reveals that she is less adventurous than Mr. Harris.

2B. The quotation from paragraph 7 that supports the answer to Part A is: "... she saw him pass the summit and proceed rapidly down a long and steep incline ..."

3A. The interactions Mrs. Harris has with the Dutch characters in paragraph 7 likely help advance the plot by highlighting cultural differences and perhaps creating a situation that leads to further miscommunication or misunderstandings between the characters. The specifics would depend on the content of paragraph 7.