Question

1. reread the following passage from page 141: picking up wilson like a doll, tom carried him into the office, set him down in a chair, and came back. \if somebodyll come here and sit with him,\ he snapped authoritatively. he watched while the two men standing closest glanced at each other and went unwillingly into the room. then tom shut the door on them and came down the single step, his eyes avoiding the table. as he passed close to me he whispered: \lets get out.\ what do toms actions reveal about him? o a. he cares for george. o b. he prioritizes his reputation. o c. he is capable of feeling regret. o d. he wants to protect myrtles memory. 4. reread the following passage from page 137: michaelis and this man reached her first, but when they had torn open her shirtwaist, still damp with perspiration, they saw that myrtles left breast was swinging loose like a flap, and there was no need to listen for the heart beneath. the mouth was wide open and ripped a little at the corners, as though she had choked a little in giving up the tremendous vitality she had stored so long. how is the description of myrtles dead body important to the novel as a whole? o a. it illustrates the heartbreak caused by true love. o b. it demonstrates the dishonesty of marriages in the 1920s. o c. it highlights the damage wealthy, reckless people can cause. o d. it reinforces the danger of bootlegging and criminal behavior.

Explanation:

For question 3, Tom's actions of quickly moving Wilson and wanting to leave suggest he is more concerned about how the situation reflects on him rather than genuine care for Wilson. For question 4, Myrtle's death is a result of the actions of wealthy and reckless characters in the novel, highlighting the harm they can cause.

Answer:

1. B. He prioritizes his reputation.
2. C. It highlights the damage wealthy, reckless people can cause.