Question

1. based on paragraph 5, what can be inferred about the atmosphere of mr, ostowski’s home? a it offers comfort and friendship to all. b. it is a place with overwhelming grandeur. c. its massive size and cold stone walls are depressing, d. it is a place that beckons only the wealthiest visitors, read the passage - excerpt from our little polish cousin: “the arrival at the dwor” - and answer the question below. 12. which quote from the text explains mrs. teczynska’s fondness for henryk? a “as mrs. teczynska passed through the massive front door, which was opened for her by an elderly, not to say old, man - servant, she greeted him kindly.” b. “he had been an old and trusted servant of the family for many, many years, long before mrs. teczynska had been born, and was now relegated to the position of doorkeeper, being much too infirm for other duties.” c. “although it is not necessary to have a man sitting in attendance at the front door, yet it is the polish custom in the upper circles, so as to give employment to as many peasants as possible.” d. “it makes the aged feel independent, and that they are not a burden in the already overburdened family.” read the passage - excerpt from our little polish cousin: “the arrival at the dwor” - and answer the question below. 13. how does the text present a cultural attitude toward polish servants of upper class society? a it suggests they are unappreciated by their employers. b. it describes them as an overwhelming burden on an already burdened family. c. it shows they are generally valued to the extent of staying employed well into old age. d. it demonstrates how they are so highly loved and respected that they enjoy tremendous luxury.

Explanation:

1. Without the actual paragraph 5, we can't be certain, but we analyze the options. Option A implies a warm - friendly atmosphere. Option B focuses on grandeur, C on a depressing aspect, and D on exclusivity. Since we have no information to suggest grandeur, depression, or exclusivity without the text, if the text shows a welcoming side, A could be correct.
2. Option A shows Mrs. Teczynska greeting the servant kindly, which can imply fondness. Option B is about the servant's history, C about Polish custom, and D about making the aged feel independent, none of which directly show fondness for Henryk.
3. The text mentions an old servant who has been with the family for a long time and is now a doorkeeper as he is too infirm for other duties. Also, it mentions the Polish custom in upper - circles to give employment to peasants. This shows that servants are valued well into old age.

Answer:

1. A. It offers comfort and friendship to all.
2. A. "As Mrs. Teczynska passed through the massive front door, which was opened for her by an elderly, not to say old, man - servant, she greeted him kindly."
3. C. It shows they are generally valued to the extent of staying employed well into old age.