Question

language arts english ii

1. which word provides context for irresolute in paragraph 3?

a “laughter.”
b “anger.”
c “sky.”
d “changing.”

1. how does paragraph 7 develop the tension in the passage?

a it contrasts the protagonists of the story with the antagonists.
b it establishes the existence of a force beyond the village known only to the women.
c it describes a familial relationship that defies explanation
d it introduces an ironic element that the reader will find amusing in the final paragraph.

1. which quotation from the passage emphasizes the idea that the brangwen men find the challenges of farming fulfilling?

a “whenever one of the brangwens in the fields lifted his head from his work, he saw the church - tower at ilkeston in the empty sky.” (paragraph 1)
b “they were fresh, blond, slow - speaking people, revealing themselves plainly, but slowly, so that one could watch the change in their eyes from laughter to anger...” (paragraph 3)
c “the men sat by the fire and their brains were inert with the accumulation from the living day.” (paragraph 6)
d “it was enough for the men, that the earth heaved and opened its furrow to them, that the wind blew to dry the wet wheat...” (paragraph 8)

1. in paragraph 11, how does the author develop the woman’s point of view?

a by describing her desire for the same power that the vicar holds
b by expressing her frustrations about the power imbalance between men and women
c by revealing her failed attempts to achieve independence and success outside the home
d by emphasizing her concerns about the hostility between the vicar and her husband

Explanation:

Question 27:

The word "changing" can imply a lack of firm - ness or indecision, which provides context for "irresolute" meaning indecisive.

Question 28:

If there is a force beyond the village known only to the women, it creates tension as it adds an element of mystery and division within the community.

Question 29:

The quote about the earth's actions being enough for the men shows they find fulfillment in the farming - related natural phenomena.

Question 30:

Expressing frustrations about power imbalance between men and women reveals the woman's point of view.

Answer:

1. D. "changing."
2. B. It establishes the existence of a force beyond the village known only to the women.
3. D. "It was enough for the men, that the earth heaved and opened its furrow to them, that the wind blew to dry the wet wheat..." (paragraph 8)
4. B. by expressing her frustrations about the power imbalance between men and women