Question

guided practice
what do miriam and sobel have in common?
a. a feeling of respect for feld
b. a love of reading and ideas
c. a desire for a better life
d. a dedicated work ethic

Explanation:

This question refers to characters from Bernard Malamud's The First Seven Years. Miriam is a young woman who loves reading and intellectual pursuits, while Sobel, Feld's assistant, is secretly well-read and values ideas, which forms a core connection between the two characters. The other options do not align with their shared trait: Miriam does not hold particular respect for Feld's priorities, Sobel does not share Feld/Miriam's focus on upward mobility for a "better life" in the same way, and a dedicated work ethic is not their common bond.

Answer:

B. a love of reading and ideas