New York Regents English

In the context of the entire passage, the tone established by line 1 can best be described as

• indifferent
• judgmental
• compassionate
• admiring

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The use of flashbacks in lines 2 through 23 serves to

• relate Countess Olenska's history
• describe Newland Archer's ancestry
• explain Medora Manson's talents
• identify Thorley Chiver's perspective

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The meaning of "flout" as used in line 10 is clarified by the word

• "wanderer" (line 5)
• "dusky" (line 7)
• "scandalised" (line 11)
• "relations" (line 15)

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

The description of Ellen in lines 14 through 23 conveys that people viewed her as

• unique
• simple
• fashionable
• unhealthy

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The words "disconcerting" (line 17) and "precocious" (line 17) imply that, as a child, the Countess Olenska was 

• impatient
• untamed
• timid
• hesitant

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Medora Manson, as described in the passage, can best be characterized as

• cautious
• overprotective
• intellectual
• unconventional

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Based on the text, the reader can infer that Newland Archer is

• oblivious to the party's guests
• intimidated by the Duke's presence
• intrigued by the Countess Olenska
• resentful toward the wealthy class

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

The Duke and the Countess Olenska are similar in that they are both

• ignored by almost everyone at dinner
• interested in marriage opportunities
• unconcerned with social expectations
• considered to be of lesser nobility

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

What effect is created by viewing the Countess at the party through Archer's eyes?

• It emphasizes a distinction between the Countess and guests.
• It reveals a conflict between the Countess and Medora.
• It clarifies a growing relationship between the Countess and the Duke.
• It enhances the differences between the Countess and Archer.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

The fact that the Countess leaves one gentleman to speak with another (lines 72 through 74) shows that she

• has an unnatural need for the Duke's attention
• is concerned about her reputation at the party
• is actively avoiding Newland Archer's conversation
• has little regard for customs associated with gender

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1