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After Florence told Ma she was leaving, "The center of her mind was filled with the image of the great, white clock at the railway station, on which the hands did not cease to move" (lines 10-13).
What was Florence thinking about after she told Ma her plans?

• A.avoiding an argument with Gabriel
• B.getting away on time to follow through with her plans
• C.forgetting to pack something important
• D.facing the danger that lay beyond the railway station
• E.saving enough money for the trip

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When Rip returns from a successful fishing trip, what would Dame Van Winkle most likely do?

• A.thank him for providing dinner
• B.criticize his long absence
• C.hide her anger behind humor
• D.praise him for helping her
• E.encourage him to go fishing again

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To be funny, the narrator exaggerates the truth. Which of the following is an example of an exaggeration?

• A.The narrator has difficulty hearing people read aloud.
• B.Revolving doors revolve much faster than they used to.
• C.Some people prefer to stay at home at night.
• D.It is harder for older people to climb stairs.
• E.Some people need glasses to read.

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In "How To Eat a Poem," the author Eve Merriam writes,
Don't be polite.
Bite in.
Pick it up with your fingers and lick the juicethat may run down your chin.How is the advice offered in the two poems alike?

• A.gratefulness for nature
• B.defensiveness for relationships
• C.enthusiasm for life
• D.excitement for education
• E.appreciation for grandparents

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How does the cat react to being snatched by Diana?

• A.indifferently
• B.angrily
• C.gratefully
• D.adoringly
• E.distractedly