Question

language arts - english ii
was master of the other mans. and why - why? she decided it was a question of knowledge.
excerpt from the rainbow by d.h lawrence. copyright 1918 by d.h. lawrence. public domain.

1. part a

which is a theme of the passage?
a agreeing on matters of domestic life can be challenging.
b couples can grow distant after years of marriage.
c rural homes are difficult for ambitious women to escape.
d some individuals feel a powerful longing to learn about the world outside their homes.

1. part b

which quotation from the passage supports the theme selected in part a?
a \they were fresh, blond, slow - speaking people...\ (paragraph 3)
b \they were aware of the last halfpenny...\ (paragraph 5)
c \but the woman wanted another form of life than this...\ (paragraph 9)
d \she knew her husband.\ (paragraph 11)

1. why does the author begin with a description of the setting in paragraph 1?

a to reveal the limited opportunities the brangwens have to meet people outside the family
b to establish the connection between the brangwens and the land on which they live
c to present the brangwens farm and nearby village as idyllic and picturesque
d to highlight the brangwens prominent status as leaders in the village

Explanation:

For Part A, the passage seems to focus on a character's longing for something beyond her current life, which aligns with the idea of some individuals desiring to learn about the outside world. For Part B, the quote "But the woman wanted another form of life than this..." supports the theme of a longing for a different life. For Part 26, starting with a setting description often aims to show the connection between characters and their environment.

Answer:

1. D. Some individuals feel a powerful longing to learn about the world outside their homes.
2. C. "But the woman wanted another form of life than this..." (paragraph 9)
3. B. to establish the connection between the Brangwens and the land on which they live