from "Bend, Not Break: A Life in Two Worlds"

The author compares the pieces of her grandfather’s collection to “dear old friends” in paragraph 2 to suggest that the grandfather —

• had acquired most of the collection as gifts

• was aware the collection might help him later in life

• feels a strong emotional bond to his collected objects

• fondly knew many of the original owners of the objects he collected

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Paragraph 4 is significant because it highlights the —

• emotional impact of the grandfather having to sell his possessions

• grandfather’s desire to pass along the story of his life to his granddaughter

• reasons why the grandfather was a collector of unusual trinkets

• value the grandfather placed upon the arts during his life

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This sentence helps the reader know that the word pittance in paragraph 2 means —

• a temporary holder of value

• an insignificant amount of money

• an exchange of goods

• a failed investment

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How is irony demonstrated in this quotation?

• It shows that the grandfather’s act of charity is helping him during his own time of need.

• It shows that each object in the grandfather’s collection is worth more than he initially thought.

• It brings closure to the problem the grandfather faces as a result of political change in his country.

• It illuminates the reason the grandfather treasures something of little monetary value.

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Which quotation best conveys the author’s message?

• “The blind man’s music was enchanting. After he finished his song, I left him a few coins, expecting to continue on my way.”

• My grandfather knew that if he wasn’t willing to part with his precious heirlooms, his family might go hungry. It was a sacrifice he was willing to make.

• Each night when my grandfather took out the valuable pieces that he planned to sell the next day, he would describe to me why he loved them.

• “I probably paid far more than it was worth because I emptied out my pockets and gave the blind man all my cash.”

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The description of the grandfather in paragraph 12 implies that he —

• thinks his decision is causing his family more harm than good

• believes his family will enjoy great wealth by selling the gold nugget

• realizes the insignificance of the gold nugget

• has found peace with the decision he has made

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What does the act of buying and selling the gold nugget represent?

• A desire for material riches

• Excessive pride

• Spiritual peace and tranquility

• Making sacrifices to survive

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