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In the selection from The Boston Girl, what does the author's portrayal of Miss Chevalier reveal to the reader?

• Addie's surprise at Miss Chevalier's behavior

• Addie's admiration of Miss Chevalier's personality

• Addie's comfort with Miss Chevalier's criticisms

• Addie's realization of Miss Chevalier's flaws.

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In paragraph 7 of the selection from The Boston Girl, what does Addie's wish to "sink through the door" tell the reader about her feelings?

• Addie has changed her mind about reciting the poem

• Addie often worries about mispronouncing words.

• Addie is upset that Miss Chevalier has interrupted her.

• Addie is embarrassed by her lack of knowledge

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In paragraph 6 of the selection from The Boston Girl what does the description of Miss Chevalier emphasize?

• The overwhelming demands Miss Chevalier places on Addie

• The contrast between Miss Chevalier and Addie

• The preference Miss Chevalier displays for Addie at the expense of the other students

• The contrast between Miss Chevalier's unusual appearance and congenial personality

Answer explanation

Read paragraph 1 from The Boston Girl.

Why does Addie compare the settlement home to a lantern in the paragraph?

• To exaggerate the judgmental attitudes of those who run the house.

• To indicate that the community surrounding the house takes its series for granted

• To help the reader to visualize the beautiful architecture of the house.

• To symbolize the house as a comforting place in a poverty-stricken neighborhood.

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Which theme is explored in the selection from The Boston Girl?

• Standing up for one's rights

• The will to survive

• The power of encouragement

• Working hard to get ahead.

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Which quotation from the selection from The Boston Girl best emphasizes Miss Chevalier's compassionate nature?

• I guess I was better than the others because after the meeting, Miss Chevalier asked if I would recite the whole poem to the Saturday Club. (paragraph 4)

• I only got halfway through the poem when Miss Chevalier stopped me and asked if I knew what impetuous meant. (paragraph 7)

• I'm sure I turned bright red, but Miss Chevalier pretended not to notice (paragraph 8)

• I had never been asked for my opinion, but, I knew I couldn't keep her waiting (paragraph 11)

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