Author Allison Friedman writes, "One afternoon, the bright sun suddenly dimmed, as though a dark curtain had been yanked across the sky."

Question

This line creates a _____ mood.
1. tranquil
2. threatening
3. thrilling
4. amusing

Answer 1

The line creates a threatening mood. The imagery of a bright sun suddenly dimming suggests an ominous or foreboding change in the environment.

Answer 2

Consider this line: "Irish Catholics were forbidden from voting, from holding certain jobs, from owning land, and from practicing their faith." What is the authors purpose in using this line?
it tells the reader why people could not be Catholic.
it explains how the British discriminated against the Irish.
it helps readers understand why the Irish on the potato.
it shows how blight affected potato crops.

Answer 3

The author's purpose in using this line is it explains how the British discriminated against the Irish. The line highlights the various restrictions and oppressions faced by Irish Catholics, illustrating the systemic discrimination they encountered.

Answer 4

In the introduction, Friedman describes the weather in detail. Which section helps readers better understand why Ireland's weather is important to the story?
"Slow to Act'
"A Bitter History"
"An Invisible Killer"
"The Legacy"

Answer 5

The section that helps readers better understand why Ireland's weather is important to the story is "A Bitter History." This section is likely to provide context on how the weather has historically affected Ireland, influencing aspects such as agriculture and the experiences of the people, thereby tying it into the overall narrative.

Answer 6

According to the article, all of the following contributed to the Great Irish Famine EXCEPT which.
most of Ireland gaining its independence from British rule
a plant disease caused by mold
Ireland's cool, damp whether
the British government's response

Answer 7

According to the article, all of the following contributed to the Great Irish Famine EXCEPT most of Ireland gaining its independence from British rule. The other factors listed, such as the plant disease caused by mold, Ireland's cool, damp weather, and the British government's response, were directly related to the causes of the famine.