Inference and Using Evidence (Review)

6.  The narrator's inability to describe his experiences as a child in paragraph 3 suggests he felt:

• A. Frustrated with his mother for not understanding

• B. Confused about what was happening to him

• C. Embarrassed to discuss his feelings

• D. Angry that doctors could not help

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7. According to paragraph 4, giving a name to his experiences years later was important to the narrator because it:

• A. Allowed him to blame external factors for his suffering

• B. Meant he could finally get effective medical treatment

• C. Helped him see his feelings as symptoms rather than personal flaws

• D. Enabled him to convince others he was not at fault

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8. In paragraph 6, the narrator's reluctance to get help suggests he:

 

• A. Did not think therapy or medication would work for him

• B. Was too busy with his music career to commit to treatment

• C. Believed his problems would be solved by career success

• D. Did not want to burden his parents

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9. The narrator's experience during the events described in paragraph 9 led him to:

 

• A. Stop taking medications that dulled his creativity

• B. Feel more hopeful about making music he loved

• C. Give up on finding solutions for his mental health

• D. Realize he did not need help for his problems

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Which statement would the author most likely disagree with about the pandemic's impact on the main character?

 

 

• A) The global crisis improved his business opportunities.

• B) The pause in normal life allowed him to appreciate silence.

• C) Isolation from the pandemic led to new anxiety and depression.

• D) He became depressed because he could not tour or make music.

   

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10. With which statement about the pandemic's impact would the author most likely agree?

 

• A) The global crisis initially worsened his mental health issues.

• B) The pause in his career pressures allowed him to refocus.

• C) Isolation from the pandemic led to new anxiety and depression.

• D) He became depressed because he could not tour or make music.

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11. The narrator's attitude toward his profession can best be described as:

 

• A) Embarrassed

• B) Proud

• C) Ambivalent

• D) Indifferent

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12. What can be inferred about the narrator's home life?

• A) He and his wife share a happy, peaceful marriage.

• B) His wife wishes he would laugh more at home.

• C) He dislikes the quiet atmosphere at home.

• D) His solemn nature causes marital problems.

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13. In paragraph 5, the narrator's description of workers who dislike their professions serves to:

• A) Criticize those who complain about their jobs

• B) Show that his distaste for laughter is understandable

• C) Argue that laughter is the most difficult profession

• D) Encourage readers to find meaningful work

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14. In paragraph 6, based on the passage, the narrator's behavior at home reveals his:

 

• A) Desire for tranquility after working

• B) Disappointment with married life

• C) Expectation that his wife entertain him

• D) Boredom with routine conversation

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