Hearts and Hands

1. What does the word “forestall” mean as used in paragraph 6?

• A. to distract

• B. to watch

• C. to joke

• D. to interrupt

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2. Which of the following quotes from paragraph 6 best supports the answer to question 1?

• A. “with a little laugh”

• B. “as if amused”

• C. “about to speak again”

• D. “with veiled glances”

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3. What can the reader infer about Easton’s character based on the interaction between him and Miss Fairchild?

• A. He is a charming young man who values the importance of money, which was likely the thing that got him into trouble.

• B. He is a timid, awkward man who, if he were not interrupted, would have told Miss Fairchild the truth and pleaded for help.

• C. He is in love with Miss Fairchild and went out west to make money so he could marry her, but became a marshal when he failed.

• D. He is dishonest and deceptive, as shown by how easily he lies to Miss Fairchild and pulls the unwilling marshal into the lie too.

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4. Which of the following quotes from the text best supports the answer to question 3?

• A. “Among the newcomers were two young men, one of handsome presence with a bold, frank countenance and manner” (Paragraph 1)

• B. “Easton, with a little laugh, as if amused, was about to speak again when the other forestalled him.” (Paragraph 6)

• C. “‘My dear Miss Fairchild,’ said Easton, calmly, ‘I had to do something... you know it takes money to keep step with our crowd in Washington.’” (Paragraph 9)

• D. “‘I saw this opening in the West, and — well, a marshalship isn’t quite as high a position as that of ambassador, but — ’” (Paragraph 9)

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5. How does the information provided in paragraph 10 help readers understand Miss Fairchild’s perspective on Mr. Easton?

• A. Like the real marshal, she is very observant and seems to have seen through Easton’s lie; she hints at this by comparing him to the “Wild West” stories.

• B. She seems impressed with Easton, partly due to her interest in the West and the new image she has of him as a western hero

• C. Like Easton, Miss Fairchild believes that money is the most important thing, but she pretends otherwise to avoid hurting his feelings.

• D. She seems to have a crush on Easton, though only because he reminds her of many fond memories of their old group in Washington.

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