MUET READING PART 6

In paragraph 1, the narrator’s experience of school can best be described as

• motivating

• joyful

• relaxing

• discouraging

The writer uses the phrase “the only thing I could see all day was the back of David’s head” (line 10) to show the narrator’s

• preference for sitting at the back

• admiration for David

• habit of daydreaming during class

• boredom and physical restriction

In paragraphs 7 to 9, the narrator’s previous compositions were rejected mainly because

• her stories lacked imagination

• her writing was too short

• she repeated a topic from the past

• she forgot to follow the paragraph structure

What do paragraphs 11 and 12 suggest about the narrator?

• She is embarrassed by David’s appearance.

• She is uninterested in writing the composition.

• She is eager to use her surroundings as creative inspiration.

• She is afraid to write something imaginative.

Which of the following best describes the narrator’s reaction after receiving her graded composition?

• She accepts the feedback without emotion.

• She is indifferent because she expected it.

• She feels defeated but quietly hopeful.

• She is upset and motivated to prove herself.

How does the writer present Maureen in paragraph 14 and 16?

• kind and supportive

• popular and respectful

• competitive and rude

• quiet and helpful

In paragraph 13, Mrs. Kelly punishes the narrator for

• copying another student’s work

• not paying attention in class

• refusing to submit her composition

• writing about a forbidden topic

Which of the following best represents the narrator’s attitude at the end of the story?

• Regretful but mature

• Bitter and unforgiving

• Hopeful and confident

• Humble and apologetic

What does the narrator’s vow in paragraph 17 reveal about her personality?

• She is rebellious and disrespectful.

• She is determined and ambitious.

• She is sensitive and dependent.

• She is careless and immature.

The narrator’s final statement, “SO THERE, MRS. KELLY!” (line 80),
is best understood as:

• a sign of bitterness and revenge

• a playful joke about her success

• A victorious statement of success

• a sarcastic apology for her behavior