Question

As presented in the passage, capote's and cruz's attitudes toward the condition of their apartments can best be described as?

1) similar; they were both disappointed in their old, shabby apartments.
2) similar; the apartments' defects didn't keep them from appreciating their apartments.
3) different; capote was disappointed in his apartment's shabbiness, whereas cruz felt at home despite her apartment's defects.
4) different; capote felt at home despite his apartment's defects, whereas cruz was disappointed in her apartment's shabbiness.

Answer 1

Capote's and Cruz's attitudes toward their apartments were different, with Capote feeling disappointed by the shabbiness and Cruz feeling at home despite the defects.

Step-by-step explanation:

As presented in the passages, Capote's and Cruz's attitudes toward the condition of their apartments can best be described as different. Capote was disappointed in his apartment's shabbiness, whereas Cruz felt at home despite her apartment's defects. This is illustrated by the sentiments expressed in the passages, where the characters' feelings towards their living spaces reflect a contrast; Capote experiences 'an utter depression' when observing the 'bleak walls' and 'vacant eye-like windows' of his residence, while Cruz is described as feeling 'altogether happy' despite living almost alone in New York with her work.

Answer 2

The provided passages do not mention Capote or Cruz, thus making it impossible to ascertain their attitudes toward the conditions of their apartments from the given text.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the provided passages, it cannot be definitively stated what Capote's and Cruz's attitudes toward the condition of their apartments were, as neither character is explicitly mentioned in the eight extracts. Therefore, it is not possible to accurately describe whether their attitudes as similar or different regarding their feelings about their residences.

We can discuss the general sentiments expressed in some passages, such as the one describing Roderick Usher's superstition and influence of his family mansion on his spirit, or Louisa's practical attitude as she tidies up after disturbance. However, without clear reference to Capote or Cruz, we cannot establish their attitudes toward their apartments in these contexts.