A. A. Milne

Which word is a synonyms for the word articulate as used in the passage?

• boisterous

• secretive

• up-to-date

• well-spoken

Which statement best explains the effect on Milne after seeing Jane Waving goodbye?

• Milne decides to stop worrying about the cup

• Milne seeks out some advice from others

• Milne shows appreciation for his relationship with Celia

• Milne begins to understand why Jane turns the cup over.

The suffix "-ic" helps the reader know the word "sarcastic" means

• without sarcasm

• containing sarcasm

• opposite of sarcasm

• because of sarcasm

Which detail from the passage best represents how Celia feels about Milne's concern about the cup?

• "'It's Jane,' she said. 'She always puts it like that when she's been dusting.'"

• "'But don't you always turn it back again? I do, if ever I see it.'"

• "'You baby,' she smiled."

• "'She's gone out,' said Celia softly."

Which element of the setting adds emphasis to Milne's problem?

• the year Milne won the cup

• the library as the location of Milne's cup

• Milne and Celia talking over the span of months

• the location where Milne sees Jane waving her handkerchief

Which sentence from the passage best supports the generalization that people wish to avoid confrontation?

• "It is impossible to write properly when looking somewhere else."

• "'I suppose because you always stand glasses upside down when you've cleaned them - to keep the dust out.'"

• "Sarcasm, directed into the blue in the hope of hitting the person you want, may not be effective, but it does relieve the feelings."

• "I would speak to Jane myself."

What is the main conflict of this passage?

• Milne's losing control of his household

• Milne's being distracted as he writes

• Milne's disagreement with Celia

• Milne's difficulty with writing

Read the incomplete summary of the passage

Milne has a First Prize cup for jumping displayed in his library After cleaning, Jane often leaves the cup upside down Milne talks to Celia about how bothered he is by the cup being upside down Milne and Celia attend the departure ceremony for a group of military men. When Milne sees the cup upside down, he leaves it as it is.

Which sentence best completes the summary?

• Milne tries to get writing work done in his library.

• Milne tries to get Jane to understand his wishes regarding the cup.

• Milne tries to start conversations about long-jumping.

• Milne tries to have Jane move his cup near other prizes that he has won.

How does the author's use of personal essay as a literary form affect the meaning of the passage?

• The personal essay form requires the use of figurative language.

• The personal essay form allows the author to include his thoughts.

• The personal essay form suggests the use of persuasive techniques.

• The personal essay form permits the author to focus on factual data.