The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky

What character trait of the bride is most evident from the incidents described in this passage?

• She is vain

• She is confused

• She is uncomfortable.

• She is observant.

Which evidence from the passage best supports the answer to Part A? (character trait of the bride that is most evident)

• “. . . a dress of blue cashmere, with small reservations of velvet here and there . . .” (paragraph 3)

• “It was quite apparent that she had cooked . . .” (paragraph 3)

• “The blushes caused by the careless scrutiny of some passengers . . .” (paragraph 3)

• “. . . she contemplated the sea-green figured velvet, the shining brass . . .” (paragraph 10)

In paragraph 11, what is the meaning of the word glory in the phrase “the glory of their marriage”?

• richness

• durability

• spirituality

• attractiveness

Circle three phrases from paragraph 10 that best support the meaning of the word glory.

• “. . . dazzling fittings . . .”

• “. . . opened wider . . .”

• . “. . . shining brass, silver, and glass . . .”

• “. . . wood that gleamed . . .”

• “. . . a separated chamber . . .”

How does the author create irony in the story?

• by contrasting the scenery with the fixtures of the train

• . by contrasting the couple’s joy with their awkwardness

• by contrasting the newlyweds with the other passengers on the train

• by contrasting the bland colors in their clothing with the vibrant colors described on the train

Circle the evidence that best supports the answer to Part A? (How irony is created)

• “. . . the plains of Texas were pouring eastward.” (paragraph 1) “. . . the dazzling fittings of the coach . . .” (paragraph 10)

• “. . . glances he devoted to other passengers . . .” (paragraph 2) “. . . by the careless scrutiny of some passengers . . .” (paragraph 3)

• "She continually twisted her head to regard her puff-sleeves . . .” (paragraph 3) “They were evidently very happy.” (paragraph 4)

• “She wore a dress of blue cashmere . . .” (paragraph 3) “. . . she contemplated the sea-green figured velvet . . .” (paragraph 10)