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cast: old man, youngest son, middle son, oldest son, felipe
old man is lying in his bed.
old man: my sons. i have gathered you all here today because i am at the point of death. to his servant felipe, bring the bundle to me.
felipe: yes, sir.
felipe runs quickly and follows the old mans instructions.
old man: handing the bundle to youngest son break it.
youngest son: straining with all his might i have tried father. but i cannot break the bundle.
old man repeats the process with the other two sons.
middle son: straining i have tried with all my efforts, father. i cannot break the bundle, either.
oldest son: straining father, as much as i want to please you as you lie in your sickbed, i cannot break the bundle.
old man: untie the bundle.
oldest son unties the bundle.
old man: each of you take a stick and break it.
all three sons break their sticks.
old man: now, do you the importance of working together?
oldest son: yes, my father.
middle son: we shall remember.
youngest son: always.

1. the reader can tell the old man loves all three of his sons because he ____.

a. sends the servant to get the sticks
b. knows they cannot break the bundle of sticks
c. tricks his sons into breaking the sticks
d. gives them advice about supporting each other

1. which line best shows that oldest son loves his father?

a. line 5
b. line 6
c. line 8
d. line 10

1. which is the best summary of the play?

a. an old man tricks his sons as he lies in his sickbed.
b. three sons learn that they can break a stick alone, but not when it is tied in a bundle.
c. an old man teaches his sons a life lesson as he lies in his sickbed.
d. three sons learn that they cannot break a bundle of sticks while it is still tied together.

1. what is the message of the play?

Explanation:

Question 1

To determine why the Old Man loves his sons, we analyze each option. Option A is about sending a servant, not love. Option B is incorrect as the play shows they can't break the bundle. Option C implies trickery, which isn't the case. Option D: The Old Man gathers his sons (brings them together) because he loves them, as he wants to teach them a lesson. So the best choice is D.

To find the line showing the Oldest Son loves his father, we check each line. Line 5: Middle Son's action. Line 6: Oldest Son's straining to break the bundle (showing effort to please father). Line 8: Old Man's action. Line 10: Middle Son's statement. Line 6 has the Oldest Son trying hard (straining) to break the bundle as he wants to please his father, indicating love.

We analyze each summary. Option A: The Old Man isn't tricking; he's teaching. Option B: The sons can break a stick alone but not the bundle (opposite of what happens). Option C: The Old Man teaches a lesson (about unity) while in his sickbed. Option D: The sons can break a stick alone, not the bundle (incorrect, they can break single sticks). So C is correct.

Answer:

D. gives them advice about supporting each other

Question 2