Question
by Camron Wright
The family home was fashioned out of poles, mud, and mountains of woolly mammoth-type thatch that smothered the roof and walls—standard construction for the Indian poor. But it wasn’t a lonely structure. It stood as one of eighteen similar huts, looking like a lost herd of hairy animals who had lined up in two scattered rows to rest for the night.
At the head of their ranks, indeed, towering over them, was the only hairless building of the bunch: a modern, two-story cement home with an ornate teak door, edged on three sides by a halo of sculpted brass, standing proudly atop a rise of peppered granite steps. The structure was imperial white with a hint of rose, more stately than proud, standing in stark contrast to the humble huts it watched over.
It was the home of Mrs. Papathi Iyer, the landowner.
The Orphan Keeper' by Camron Wright. Published by Shadow Mountain Publishing.
The Invisible Red String
by Quen Law
One bright spring morning Ju-Lin flung open the windows to let in the fragrance of the blooming orange trees and watched in awe as a long procession approached the gated entrance of the moi-yun’s house. Seated in a large, carved wooden sedan chair, held aloft by four brawny servants, was a wealthy matron robed in delicately embroidered silk brocade. The moment she stepped down on her tiny, bound feet encased in dainty matching silk slippers, she winced as if suffering from painful bunions. She introduced herself as Madam Yuen from a distant western province. When the moi-yun offered her a chair, the matron thanked her and gratefully sank into it. Waving away any offer of refreshment, the matron wasted no time in getting to the point of her visit.
Quen Law/YonSheng Xuan. Cricket Media Incorporated
Question
Use the passages from The Orphan Keeper by Cameron Wright and “The Invisible Red String” by Quen Law to answer the question.
What do the physical descriptions in both passages help readers understand?
(1 point)
Responses
the kinds of work people do
the kinds of work people do
the structure of the society
the structure of the society
the traditions of the community
the traditions of the community
the social status of characters
The family home was fashioned out of poles, mud, and mountains of woolly mammoth-type thatch that smothered the roof and walls—standard construction for the Indian poor. But it wasn’t a lonely structure. It stood as one of eighteen similar huts, looking like a lost herd of hairy animals who had lined up in two scattered rows to rest for the night.
At the head of their ranks, indeed, towering over them, was the only hairless building of the bunch: a modern, two-story cement home with an ornate teak door, edged on three sides by a halo of sculpted brass, standing proudly atop a rise of peppered granite steps. The structure was imperial white with a hint of rose, more stately than proud, standing in stark contrast to the humble huts it watched over.
It was the home of Mrs. Papathi Iyer, the landowner.
The Orphan Keeper' by Camron Wright. Published by Shadow Mountain Publishing.
The Invisible Red String
by Quen Law
One bright spring morning Ju-Lin flung open the windows to let in the fragrance of the blooming orange trees and watched in awe as a long procession approached the gated entrance of the moi-yun’s house. Seated in a large, carved wooden sedan chair, held aloft by four brawny servants, was a wealthy matron robed in delicately embroidered silk brocade. The moment she stepped down on her tiny, bound feet encased in dainty matching silk slippers, she winced as if suffering from painful bunions. She introduced herself as Madam Yuen from a distant western province. When the moi-yun offered her a chair, the matron thanked her and gratefully sank into it. Waving away any offer of refreshment, the matron wasted no time in getting to the point of her visit.
Quen Law/YonSheng Xuan. Cricket Media Incorporated
Question
Use the passages from The Orphan Keeper by Cameron Wright and “The Invisible Red String” by Quen Law to answer the question.
What do the physical descriptions in both passages help readers understand?
(1 point)
Responses
the kinds of work people do
the kinds of work people do
the structure of the society
the structure of the society
the traditions of the community
the traditions of the community
the social status of characters
Answers
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The physical descriptions in both passages help readers understand **the social status of characters.** In "The Orphan Keeper," the contrast between the humble huts and the grand home of Mrs. Papathi Iyer highlights the disparity between the wealthy landowner and the poor families living nearby. Similarly, in "The Invisible Red String," the description of Madam Yuen's extravagant attire and the sedan chair carried by servants emphasizes her wealth and elevated status in society.
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