REGENTS 6/24 Passage A The Invisible Man

Mrs. Hall is not alarmed by the stranger (lines 1 through 6) because his

• clothing suits the winter weather

• arrival does not interest her

• presence does not seem oddarrival does not interest her

• dress reflects the current style

The description in lines 6 through 11 serves to introduce the stranger as

• frightened and desperate

• angry and preoccupied

• fatigued and impatient

• injured and distracted

Which phrase from the passage best helps the reader understand “ready acquiescence” (line 10)?

• “flung his portmanteau down” (line 7)

• “He stamped and shook the snow” (line 8)

• “to strike his bargain” (lines 9 and 10)

• “And with that much introduction” (line 10)

Lines 29 through 34 reinforce the idea that

• Mrs. Hall appreciates the stranger’s companionship

• Mrs. Hall is discouraged by the stranger’s lack of courtesy

• the stranger is insulted by Mrs. Hall’s attention to him

• the stranger believes Mrs. Hall’s service needs improvement

Lines 44 through 53 suggest that the image of the stranger

• exposes his intentions

• reveals his identity

• confuses Mrs. Hall

• shocks Mrs. Hall

Lines 61 through 65 suggest that Mrs. Hall

• determined that the conduct of the stranger is reasonable

• concluded that the stranger’s actions could be dangerous

• assumed that the stranger’s appearance is due to a mishap

• decided that the stranger should recover at her inn

Lines 66 through 69 impact the passage by

• changing the dynamic between the characters

• confirming a friendship between the characters

• establishing a rivalry between the characters

• resolving the conflict between the characters

Mrs. Hall’s objective in lines 75 through 78 is to

• elicit sympathy from the stranger

• persuade the stranger to reveal his story

• warn the stranger to be careful

• frighten the stranger into leaving

As used in line 77, the word “upsettled” most nearly means

• vandalized

• stolen

• lost

• toppled

Which statement best presents a theme of the passage?

• Some people prefer their privacy.

• Some people enjoy sharing their feelings.

• People usually understand each other.

• People often take advantage of each other.