Question

English Language Arts/Literacy

How does the author most develop Howard's character over the course of the
passage?
A. through Howard's interactions and conversations with William
B. through Howard's longing to see his mother again
C. through Howard's responses to the setting during his journey to Grant's
house
D. through Howard's reactions to his past memories and present events
Part B
Which two quotations best support the answer to Part A?
A. "They climbed slowly among the hills, and the valley they had left grew
still more beautiful as the squalor of the little town was hid by the dusk of
distance." (paragraph 4)
B. "It called back to Howard the days when he and Grant, his younger
brother, had fished in this little brook for trout, with trousers rolled above
the knee and wrecks of hats upon their heads." (paragraph 5)
"Finding the silence broken, William asked the first question since he me
Howard. 'Le' 's see: you're a show feller now?"" (paragraph 7)
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D. "Howard broke out, pointing to one of the houses farther up the Coolly.
'It'll be a surprise to them, won't it?"" (paragraph 12)
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E. "His brother was awaiting him there, and his mother, whom he had not
seen for ten years and who had lost the power to write." (paragraph 28
F. "As they gazed in silence at each other, Howard divined something of t
hard, bitter feeling that came into Grant's heart, as he stood there,
ragged, ankle-deep in muck, his sleeves rolled up, a shapeless old stra
Phat on his head." (paragraph 42)

Answer 1

To answer Part A:

The best choice for how the author most develops Howard's character over the course of the passage is:

A. through Howard's interactions and conversations with William

For Part B:

The two quotations that best support the answer to Part A are:

B. "It called back to Howard the days when he and Grant, his younger brother, had fished in this little brook for trout, with trousers rolled above the knee and wrecks of hats upon their heads." (paragraph 5)

E. "His brother was awaiting him there, and his mother, whom he had not seen for ten years and who had lost the power to write." (paragraph 28)

These quotations provide insights into Howard's character through his memories, relationships, and the anticipation of reuniting with his family.