1) Which of these sets of words impact tone in this passage?
A) oppressive, drag, chore
B) school, sense, classical
C) huge, overflowing, relate
D) reading, ideal, implement
2) Which BEST describes the narrator’s tone in the second half of the passage?
A) fearful
B) humorous
C) impressed
D) playful
3) The first paragraph can be contrasted with the rest of this passage because it
A) introduces the theme.
B) establishes the tone.
C) sets up the flashback.
D) foreshadows the conflict.