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The following questions are based on this passage 1….
The following questions are based on this passage
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This passage is taken from a nineteenth-century speech given in Massachusetts after the conviction of a
fugitive slave.” (1) I walk toward one of our ponds; but what signifies the beauty of nature when men are
base? We walk to lakes to see our serenity reflected in them; when we are not serene, we go not to t…
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1. Which of the following sentences in the passage can best be described as the writer’s thesis statement?
-“We walk to lakes to see our serenity reflected in them; when we are not serene, we go not to them.” (Paragraph 1)
-The foul slime stands for the sloth and vice of man, the decay of humanity; the fragrant flower that springs from it, for the purity and courage which are immortal.” (Paragraph 2)
– “But it chanced the other day that I scented a white water-lily, and a season I had waited for had arrived.” (Paragraph 2)
-“It reminds me that Nature has been partner to no Missouri Compromise. I scent no compromise in the fragrance of the water-lily.” (Paragraph 2)
2. The author’s attitude toward politicians such as the Massachusetts Governor or the Boston Mavor can best be described as one of
– admiration, because he respects their consistency
– repulsion, because he detests their hypocrisy
-hope, because he feels their actions will lead to change
-neutrality, because he knows the have a difficult job
3. In paragraph two, the foul slime functions as a metaphor for the
-lost hope of progress
– evils of humanity
– inconsistency of politicians
-fate of fugitive slaves
4. The final sentence implies that the speaker
– is unsure of what actions should be taken in the future
– agrees with the recent decisions of lawmakers and activists
-feels that death and decay can lead to beauty and hope
– feels there is no hope tor a positive outcome for the nation
5. The function of the second paragraph is to
– argue against the recent actions of lawmakers
-explain the legal process regarding the Fugitive Slave Act
– highlight the pros and cons of the Fugitive Slave Act
-emphasize the complete immorality of slavery
6. One function of the sentences “It reminds me that Nature has been partner to no Missouri Compromise. I scent no compromise in the fragrance of the water-lilv. It is not a Numphoea Doualasi” and of
footnote two is to
-use imagery to describe a species of flower only found in the South
-allude to the offensive odor of the senator’s actions in a clever wav
– provide an example of a politician who stands for freedom and hone
-Clarity the complex relationship between humanitv and nature
7. The effect of italicizing the word “buried” in paragraph three is to
-clarify the speaker’s use of sarcasm in the final statement
– caution the reader against taking action
– illustrate the metaphor used throughout the passage
-stress that the nation can move forward by burying the misdeeds or the past
