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Look at the first and second paragraphs (lines 2–7)

Which adverb tells the reader that the writer really wanted to visit the island?

Look at the first and second paragraphs (lines 2–7)

Fill in the blank:
A four-word phrase meaning acting before considering the consequences:

Look at the third paragraph (lines 8–12)

Which three-word phrase refers to both size and neglect of the building?

Look at the third paragraph (lines 8–12).

A quotation that shows neglect extends beyond the building itself:

• The building should have been unwelcoming in its emptiness

• Rough steps reached down through overgrown gardens

• The walled orchard, like the house, had been abandoned, growing tangled and wild

• At the back, a huge lawn sloped gently

Why does the writer use brackets ( ) in the third paragraph (lines 8–12)?

• To define an unfamiliar term for the reader

• To provide a personal reflection

• To correct or clarify a previous statement

• To explain a historical fact about the house

(Based on the fourth paragraph - lines 13-22):

Why is it possible to see the village from the house?

• The house is on top of a hill overlooking the village.

• The trees surrounding the house are not tall enough to block the view.

• There is a clear pathway leading directly to the village.

• The front of the long, low building with far-reaching views faces the village.

Why is the orchard groaning? (Based on the fourth paragraph - lines 13-22)

• There is too much fruit on the trees

• The fruit trees have been neglected for too long.

• There are too many different types of fruit trees.

• The trees are too old to produce much fruit.

Why is the water beyond the crumbling steps so calm?

The water beyond the crumbling steps is calm because it is a jewel, a treasure __________.

The fourth paragraph concludes with the narrator's sentiment about the island. Identify the single word used to describe the island that directly implies its precious and valuable nature.

(Based on the fifth paragraph - lines 23-26):

The narrator uses personification when describing their interaction with the house. Which phrase from the fifth paragraph best exemplifies this literary device?

• "I began by skirting around the house, as though afraid of antagonizing it."

• "...my curiosity moved beyond the grounds to the building itself."

• "A restless feeling hung over my visits..."

• "When I discovered a broken window latch on the ground floor..."