Part A
What is the theme of the passage?
the habit of gossip
the foolishness of greed
the benefits of generosity
the isolation of newcomers
Part B
Which quotation supports the answer to Part A?
". . . Margaret lived alone, untroubled by her relatives." (paragraph 5)
"They met to discuss it, concluding that Mrs. Jack was shameless in her pursuit of Margaret's money." (paragraph 8)
". . . she had entrusted her secret to Father Tiernay, who had found her daughter for her." (paragraph 14)
"Margaret's money did not even remain on the island, for Mary fled with all of it early one morning before the neighbors awoke." (paragraph 15)
1 answer
Part A: The theme of the passage is the foolishness of greed.
Part B: The quotation that supports the answer to Part A is "Margaret's money did not even remain on the island, for Mary fled with all of it early one morning before the neighbors awoke." (paragraph 15). This highlights the consequences of greed and how it can lead to deception and betrayal.
