Ah Wilderness - AP practice

Mildred’s account in line 21 (“Well . . . here it is”) of her interaction with Muriel most clearly serves to

• 1. (A)  offer an example of the ongoing tension among several of the characters

• 1. (B)  build suspense before the resolution of a crucial misconception

• 1. (C)  provide another perspective on an important episode in Richard’s past

• 1. (D)  supply context that helps explain the behavior for which Richard is being punished

Together with the stage directions, Mildred’s words in line 9 (“Well . . . for you”) and line 21 (“Well . . . guessing”)

suggest that she

• 1. (A)  enjoys teasing Richard about his love life

• 1. (B)  loves getting to spend time with Richard

• 1. (C)  is happy that Richard and Muriel are getting back together

• 1. (D)  is surprised by Richard and Muriel’s commitment to each other

What does the shifting tone of Richard’s dialogue in line 24 (“Huh . . . act”) reveal about his character?

• 1. (A)  He is uncertain how he feels when it comes to love.

• 1. (B)  He is concerned with maintaining others’ opinion of him.

• 1. (C)  He is sincere in his affection for Muriel.

• 1. (D)  His emotions can be swayed easily by circumstances.

4. Richard’s reaction to the letter Mildred gives him suggests that the “other letter” (line 22) has been an obstacle to him because he was

• 1. (A)  overwhelmed by the knowledge that Muriel returns his feelings

• 1. (B)  convinced that Muriel did not mean what she said

• 1. (C)  upset that Muriel had talked to Mildred about her feelings

• 1. (D)  saddened that Muriel did not want to be in a relationship with him

Which of the following best describes a secondary conflict that remains unresolved at the end of the passage?

• 1. (A)  Muriel does not feel the same way about Richard as he does about her.

• 1. (B)  Mildred has a second letter from Muriel that she is withholding.

• (C)  Muriel’s parents do not wish for her to see Richard any longer

• 1. (D)  Muriel’s parents have forbidden her from leaving the house.

Details presented in the passage suggest that the setting of Richard and Mildred’s conversation is

• 1. (A)  inside their family’s home

• 1. (B)  inside their father’s office

• 1. (C)  on the porch of Muriel’s home

• 1. (D)  on the street in front of Muriel’s home

What lines from the passage would best support a reader’s claim that teenage rebellion is a central theme in the passage?

• 1. (A)  Line 4 (“He didn’t . . . seeing me”)

• 1. (B)  Line 14 (“Don’t . . . kids”)

• 1. (C)  Line 19 (“And you . . . that”)

• 1. (D)  Line 28 (“Can’t . . . after”)