Question

this question has two parts. first answer part a. then, answer part b.

1. “at last i managed to haul it aboard. it was over three feet long. the bucket was useless. it would fit the dorado like a hat. i held the fish down by kneeling on it and using my hands. it was a writhing mass of pure muscle, so big its tail stuck out from beneath me, pounding hard against the raft. it was giving me a ride like i imagine a bucking bronco would give a cowboy. i was in a wild and triumphant mood. a dorado is a magnificent - looking fish, large, fleshy and sleek, with a bulging forehead that speaks of a forceful personality, a very long dorsal fin as proud as a rooster’s comb, and a coat of scales that is smooth and bright. i felt i was dealing fate a serious blow by engaging such a handsome adversary.”

part a: what is the meaning of triumphant as used in the excerpt?
a) exhausted after losing
b) proud after winning
c) melancholy after
d) ecstatic after fighting
part b: which of the following sentences from the paragraph support your answer to part a?
a) “i held the fish down by kneeling on it and using my hands.”
b) “at last i managed to haul it aboard.”
c) “it was a writhing mass of pure muscle”
d) “a bulging forehead that speaks of a forceful personality”

1. “i exulted at having a dorado at the end of my line—i would be less keen if it were a tiger.

what is the meaning of exulted, as used in the excerpt?”
a) felt great joy
b) cried with sorrow
c) hid in fear
d) acted with caution

1. “the next morning i was not too wet and i was feeling strong. i thought this was remarkable considering the strain i was under and how little i had eaten in the last several days.”

what is the meaning of remarkable, as used in the excerpt?
a) ordinary
b) worth noticing

Explanation:

For Part A, "triumphant" implies a sense of pride after achieving victory, which is best captured by "Proud after winning". For Part B, the sentence "At last I managed to haul it aboard" shows the moment of victory that supports the meaning of "triumphant". For question 9, "exulted" means to feel great joy. For question 10, "remarkable" means worth noticing considering the circumstances.

Answer:

Part A: B. Proud after winning
Part B: B. "At last I managed to haul it aboard."

1. A. Felt great joy
2. B. Worth noticing