Question
Which of the following details support the answer to question 5? (Choose TWO)
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20 points
A. “Mr. Glander sized me up. ‘All right,’ he said.”
B. “‘You don’t look strong enough to heft a shovel.’”
C. “‘So we water it down first, like this,’ Glander was saying. ‘Then we’ll add that chalk, flour, and starch to thicken it again. And that’s how one gallon of milk from the cows becomes several gallons of Pure Country Milk!’”
D. “By the time Mr. Glander came into the barn, I was mucking out a stall as usual.”
Mr. Glander is characterized as ___________.
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15 points
A. mean, greedy, and dishonest
B. hardworking, dedicated, and strong
C. nervous, timid, and fearful
D. compassionate, caring, and honest
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20 points
A. “Mr. Glander sized me up. ‘All right,’ he said.”
B. “‘You don’t look strong enough to heft a shovel.’”
C. “‘So we water it down first, like this,’ Glander was saying. ‘Then we’ll add that chalk, flour, and starch to thicken it again. And that’s how one gallon of milk from the cows becomes several gallons of Pure Country Milk!’”
D. “By the time Mr. Glander came into the barn, I was mucking out a stall as usual.”
Mr. Glander is characterized as ___________.
*
15 points
A. mean, greedy, and dishonest
B. hardworking, dedicated, and strong
C. nervous, timid, and fearful
D. compassionate, caring, and honest
Answers
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To determine the characterization of Mr. Glander and identify supporting details, let's analyze the options given for both questions.
### Question 5: Details that support the characterization of Mr. Glander
To support an answer about Mr. Glander's character, we'll look for details that provide insight into his personality and behavior.
1. **A. “Mr. Glander sized me up. ‘All right,’ he said.”**
- This suggests he is assessing another person, which could imply a certain level of authority or judgment.
2. **B. “‘You don’t look strong enough to heft a shovel.’”**
- This comment may indicate a lack of faith in someone's abilities, possibly characterizing him as critical or dismissive.
3. **C. “‘So we water it down first, like this...’”**
- This illustrates Mr. Glander's methodical approach to his work but does not directly convey his character traits in a negative light.
4. **D. “By the time Mr. Glander came into the barn, I was mucking out a stall as usual.”**
- This implies he has a presence within the barn, but it doesn't shed light on his character traits directly.
### Characterization of Mr. Glander
After analyzing the options, the two details that best support the characterization of Mr. Glander are:
- **A. “Mr. Glander sized me up. ‘All right,’ he said.”**
- **B. “‘You don’t look strong enough to heft a shovel.’”**
These choices indicate a judgmental aspect to his character.
### Answer to the Second Question: Characterization of Mr. Glander
Based on the analysis of the given details, Mr. Glander could be characterized as:
**A. mean, greedy, and dishonest**
His comments imply a critical outlook on others' abilities, which could suggest a harsh demeanor, fitting the description of mean. The context surrounding "watered down milk" might allude to greed as well. Therefore, the answer is:
**A. mean, greedy, and dishonest**
### Question 5: Details that support the characterization of Mr. Glander
To support an answer about Mr. Glander's character, we'll look for details that provide insight into his personality and behavior.
1. **A. “Mr. Glander sized me up. ‘All right,’ he said.”**
- This suggests he is assessing another person, which could imply a certain level of authority or judgment.
2. **B. “‘You don’t look strong enough to heft a shovel.’”**
- This comment may indicate a lack of faith in someone's abilities, possibly characterizing him as critical or dismissive.
3. **C. “‘So we water it down first, like this...’”**
- This illustrates Mr. Glander's methodical approach to his work but does not directly convey his character traits in a negative light.
4. **D. “By the time Mr. Glander came into the barn, I was mucking out a stall as usual.”**
- This implies he has a presence within the barn, but it doesn't shed light on his character traits directly.
### Characterization of Mr. Glander
After analyzing the options, the two details that best support the characterization of Mr. Glander are:
- **A. “Mr. Glander sized me up. ‘All right,’ he said.”**
- **B. “‘You don’t look strong enough to heft a shovel.’”**
These choices indicate a judgmental aspect to his character.
### Answer to the Second Question: Characterization of Mr. Glander
Based on the analysis of the given details, Mr. Glander could be characterized as:
**A. mean, greedy, and dishonest**
His comments imply a critical outlook on others' abilities, which could suggest a harsh demeanor, fitting the description of mean. The context surrounding "watered down milk" might allude to greed as well. Therefore, the answer is:
**A. mean, greedy, and dishonest**