excerpt from Anne of Avonlea

Read the sentence from paragraph 1.

"That old nuisance of a Rachel Lynde was here again today, pestering me for a subscription towards buying a carpet for the vestry room," said Mr. Harrison wrathfully.

What is the meaning of nuisance as it is used in the sentence?

• a nosy person

• an irritating person

• a respectful person

• an intelligent person

Read the sentence fro paragraph 1.

"She can put a whole sermon, text, comment and application into six words, and throw it at you like a brick."

How does the sentence impact the plot of the passage?

• It defines the problem Mrs. Lynde faced.

• It describes the conflict between Mrs. Lynde and Anne.

• It shows how the other characters are affected by Mrs. Lynde.

• It explains how Mr. Harrison and Anne come to a resolution over Mrs. Lynde

How does paragraph 2 define Anne's character?

• by showing how the setting is reflected in her personality

• by describing how the setting of the story impacts her life

• by constrasting Anne's viewpoint with her father's viewpoint

• by implying that Anne is more concerned with her surroundings than with her father

What does Mr. Harrison imply by calling Mrs. Lynde "an acquired taste" in paragraph 4?

• Mrs. Lynde reminds Mr. Harrison of things he dislikes.

• Mrs. Lynde involves herself in other people's business.

• Mr. Harrison may learn to like Mrs. Lynde if he gets to know her.

• Mr. Harrison refuses to be around Mrs. Lynde because of his dislike for her.

The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A

Read the sentence from paragraph 12.

"I suppose she has some good qualities," conceded Mr. Harrison grudgingly.

What word means the same as grudgingly as it is used in the sentence?

• disrespectfully

• gratefully

• suspicioiusly

• unwillingly

Part B

Which word from paragraph 12 helps define grudgingly as it is used in the sentence in Part A?

• qualities

• conceded

• never

• suspect

Which paragraphs from the passage represent the contrasting points of view of Mr. Harrison and Anne?

• paragraphs 1 and 2

• paragraphs 3 and 4

• paragraphs 7 and 8

• paragraphs 9 and 10

The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A

Based on the passage, what can be inferred about Anne's feelings towards Mrs. Lynde?

• Anne feels adoration for Mrs. Lynde.

• Anne feels compassion for Mrs. Lynde.

• Anne feels scornful toward Mrs. Lynde.

• Anne fels resentful toward Mrs. Lynde.

Part B

Which quotation from the passage supports the answer to Part A?

• "I detest that woman more than anybody I know".

  Paragraph 1

• "I didn't like Mrs. Lynde at first either; but as soon as I came to understand her, I learned to".

  Paragraph 3

• "....I understand that she is a confirmed busy body and I told her so"

  Paragraph 4

• "And as for Mrs. Lynde being a busybody, perhaps she is".

  Paragraph 11

Which quotation from Mr. Harrison suggests he agrees with Anne about Rachel Lynde?

• "Mrs. Lynde may be an acquired taste with some folks;...."

  Paragraph 4

• "And as for understanding her, I understand that she is a confirmed busybody and I told her so."

  Paragraph 4

• "It was the truth and I believe in telling the truth to everybody."

  Paragraph 6

• "Well, well, I'll try and not mention it again since you're so sensitive."

  Paragraph 10