Test Prep English Regents

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

• Indifference
• Gloom
• Anxiety
• Regret

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)

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

• disinterest
• silliness
• disappointment
• tension

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

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

• confusion
• isolation
• persecution
• deception

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

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

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

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

• taunted
• restrained
• rewarded
• flattered

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

• taunted
• restrained
• rewarded
• flattered

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