Excerpt from Kilmeny of the Orchard

How do the descriptions and events in the first four paragraphs contribute to the rest of the passage?

• They create a sense of suspense and mystery.

• They foreshadow David's jealousy of Eric's effortless success.

• They provide reasons why David's advice might be unwelcome.

• They help the reader understand why David feels obligated to advise Eric.

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Which two quotations provide an explanation for Eric’s career choice?

• "He had followed Eric's college course with keen, watchful interest." (Paragraph 4)

• "...he was greatly disappointed that Eric should have finally made up his mind to go into business with his father."

• "...it has been father's cherished desire ever since I was born, and it would hurt him pretty badly if I backed out now." (paragraph 6)

• "He wouldn't oppose you if he thought you really wanted to go in for something else." (paragraph 7)

• "I want to make the firm or Marshall & Company stand for something big in the commercial interests of Canada." (paragraph 8)

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What is the effect of the author's description of David's mouth and voice in paragraph 1?

• It provides a metaphor, comparing David's voice with Eric's.

• It illustrates David's voice as a symbol of wisdom and reason.

• It foreshadows David's verbal expressiveness later in the passage.

• It presents an assertive tone, which exists throughout the entire passage.

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What is an important theme in the passage?

• Arrogance hinders advocacy.

• Ambition comes in many forms.

• Gratitude is an important virtue.

• Relationships cloud judgment.

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Which quotation best supports the theme of the passage?

• “David Baker had eventually repaid every cent Mr. Marshall had expended on him; but he never ceased to cherish a passionate gratitude to the kind and generous man; . . .” (paragraph 3)

• “. . . he loved that man’s son with a love surpassing that of brothers. He had followed Eric’s college course with keen, watchful interest.” (paragraphs 3–4)

• “‘It’s a clean waste of your talents,’ . . . ‘You’d win fame and distinction in law—that glib tongue of yours was meant for a lawyer and it is sheer flying in the face of Providence to devote it to commercial uses— . . .’” (paragraph 5)

• “‘. . . but there is room and need for all kinds in this lusty young country of ours.’” (paragraph 6)

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Eric reveals in paragraph 8 that his father was able to pull himself out of poverty with the business he started in a very small town in Nova Scotia, Canada. How does Eric prove that he has the same enterprising spirit as his father?

• He claims that he can better society in Canada by being a good businessman.

• He criticizes David for not understanding how influential an honest business can be in their country.

• He reveals that building up a strong business across Canada would keep him from having to be a lawyer.

• He offers a projection of growth for the business to extend beyond its rural roots to all of commercial Canada.

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What can be inferred about David’s motivation to convince Eric to choose a different vocation?

• David sees Eric as a family member.

• David feels jealous of Eric's talents for law.

• David believes he must repay the favor Mr. Marshall did for him.

• David thinks Eric should pursue law because the world needs more eloquent lawyers.

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Which quote best supports the inference that David's motivation to convince Eric to choose a different vocation is because he sees Eric as a family member?

• “. . . his mouth had a comical twist which became sarcastic, or teasing, or winning, as he willed.” (paragraph 1)

• “David Baker had eventually repaid every cent Mr. Marshall had expended on him; . . .” (paragraph 3)

• “. . . and he loved that man’s son with a love surpassing that of brothers.” (paragraph 3)

• “It was his wish that Eric should take up the study of law or medicine now that he was through Arts; . . .” (paragraph 4)

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Read the last sentence from paragraph 8.

“Isn’t that as honourable an ambition as trying to make black seem white in a court of law, or discovering some new disease with a harrowing name to torment poor creatures who might otherwise die peacefully in blissful ignorance of what ailed them?”

Why does Eric include the rhetorical question in his dialogue with David?

• to reveal his disregard for the medical and legal professions

• to reveal his appreciation for the medical and legal professions

• to reveal the true reasons people desire careers in medicine and law

• to reveal the unnecessary need for more people to have careers in medicine and law

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How does the author develop Eric's character throughout the passage?

• by describing Eric's physical appearance

• by foreshadowing Eric's future successes

• by presenting dialogue between Eric and David

• by illustrating the conflict between Eric and his father

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