WorksheetsREGENTS 6/24 Passage A The Invisible Man
Total questions: 1
Worksheet time: 7mins
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.
