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Read the excerpt below. Which of the following would you not infer about the narrator’s character? "TRUE! --nervous --very, very dreadfully nervous I had been and am; but why will you say that I am mad? The disease had sharpened my senses --not destroyed --not dulled them."

• The narrator suffers from anxiety.
• The narrator suffers from mental instability.
• The narrator is likely insane.
• The narrator has a life-threatening disease.

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 Why do you infer the narrator finally admitted to his crime?

• He realized he was wrong and knew he should pay for his crime.
• The ghost of the old man was haunting him, and he wanted it to stop.
• The officers tricked him into admitting the deed.
• The noises he was hearing were driving him insane and he couldn’t take it.

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What "subtle change" does Scout notice in her father?

• He is eating more.
• He never sleeps.
• He argues more with Aunt Alexandra.
• He doesn't talk with the kids anymore.

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What does Nick infer Gatsby's real wish is at the party?

• For Daisy to tell Tom that she never loved him
• For everything to go back to the way it was in the past
• To meet someone who truly looks up to him
• both a and b

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Information used to support an opinion or belief- can be used to support an inference.

• Evidence
• Summary
• Detail
• Text

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What does Montresor say to Fortunato's body?

• Veni Vidi Vici
• In pace requiscat
• Carpe diem
• Que sera sera

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At the end of Act 2, Anne's statement that "in spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart" shows that she

• was positive and hopeful.

• had survived the war.

• enjoyed being outdoors.

• felt proud of her writing.

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"Something must be done about that child, Mrs. Frank. Yelling like that! Who knows but there's somebody on the streets? She's endangering all our lives."

Mr. Dussel's statement reveals all of the following about his character except ____________________.

• He is annoyed with Anne.

• He has no sympathy for others.

• To tell Mrs. Frank to do something with her daughter shows that he is ungrateful.

• Mr. Dussel is concerned with the welfare of others.

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Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.” What can you infer about Maggie?

• Maggie is in kindergarten
• Maggie lives close to school
• Maggie is late for school
• Maggie is excited about school

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Who risks sacrificing their life with Harrison?

• The musician

• The news broadcaster

• The audience

• The ballerina

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