Question

c. he drives an expensive, modern car. d) he references current news headlines. 4. (dok 1, rl.10.2) what is one central theme of the story? a. the persistence of the past b. technology and alienation c. economic inequality d. environmental destruction 5. (dok 2, rl.10.3) how does the mothers reaction to the visitor deepen our understanding of her character? a. it reveals that she is easily frightened by strangers. b. it shows her longing for connection with her own memories. c. it indicates she is suspicious of visitors. d. it suggests she is indifferent to nostalgia. 6. (dok 2, rl.10.4/l.10.4a) in context, what does “wistful” mean when describing the tone of the narrators voice? a. jealous b. hopeful c. nostalgic d. angry 7. (dok 2, rl.10.1) which quotation most strongly suggests that the visitor recognizes the house? a. “he paused at the threshold, as if expecting the door to open.” b. “he fumbled with the doorknob and looked around the street.” c. “he didnt knock; he knew it would be unlocked.” d. “he wore a distant look in his eyes.” 8. (dok 1, rl.10.3) the visitors behavior can be best be described as: a. aggressive b. timid c. confident d. resentful

Explanation:

1. To determine the central theme, one must analyze the overall content of the story. Themes like the persistence of the past often involve elements from history or past events influencing the present. Technology and alienation would involve how technology affects human - human relationships. Economic inequality pertains to differences in wealth and resources, and environmental destruction focuses on damage to the environment. Without the story, it's hard to say, but these are the concepts related to each option.
2. Analyzing the mother's reaction helps understand her character. If she is easily frightened by strangers, her actions would show fear. Longing for connection with memories might be shown through nostalgic or reflective behavior. Suspicion would be seen in guarded or wary actions, and indifference to nostalgia means no emotional response to things that evoke the past.
3. Context clues are used to define "wistful". Jealous implies envy, hopeful is positive anticipation, nostalgic is a longing for the past, and angry is a negative emotional state. Based on common usage, "wistful" often relates to a nostalgic tone.
4. The key is to find a quote that implies prior knowledge of the house. Not knocking and knowing the door is unlocked suggests familiarity.
5. Analyzing the visitor's behavior helps categorize it. Aggressive behavior is forceful and hostile, timid is shy and fearful, confident is self - assured, and resentful is bitter and angry.

Answer:

1. Without the story, cannot be determined.
2. Without the story, cannot be determined.
3. C. nostalgic
4. C. "He didn’t knock; he knew it would be unlocked."
5. Without the story, cannot be determined.