New York Regents English

The description of the neighborhood in lines 1 through 9 contributes to a mood of:

• Indifference
• Gloom
• Anxiety
• Regret

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which quotation from the text best illustrates the narrator's attitude toward Mangan's sister?

• "we watched her from our shadow" (Line 12)
• "We waited to see whether she would remain or go in" (lines 12 and 13)
• "yet her name was like a summons" (lines 23 and 24)
• "She asked me was I going to Araby" (line 26)

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Lines 25 through 32 reveal Mangan's sister's:

• disinterest
• silliness
• disappointment
• tension

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Lines 38 through 48 help to develop the idea that the narrator has:

• recognized that his priorities have changed
• determined the academic focus of his studies
• eliminated distractions from his daily routine
• reassessed his relationship with his family

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The description of the narrator's train ride (lines 59 through 66) supports the theme of:

• confusion
• isolation
• persecution
• deception

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

The description in lines 73 through 82 suggests that the bazaar symbolizes:

• excessive greed
• future wealth
• false promise
• lasting love

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

It can be inferred from the text that the narrator's behavior is most guided by his:

• school experience
• family situation
• childhood memories
• romantic feelings

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

As used in line 86, the word "derided" most nearly means:

• taunted
• restrained
• rewarded
• flattered

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

As used in line 86, the word "derided" most nearly means:

• taunted
• restrained
• rewarded
• flattered

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Based on the text as a whole, the narrator's feelings of "anguish and anger" (line 87) are most likely a result of his having:

• ignored his opportunities
• defended his family
• realized his limitations
• denied his responsibilites

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6