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Question

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Which choice best describes “shooting” in the culture of the story?

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Responses

It was a popular sport among people in the British countryside.
It was a popular sport among people in the British countryside.

People shot birds as a source of food in order to survive.
People shot birds as a source of food in order to survive.

It was considered a dangerous pastime and people were discouraged from it.
It was considered a dangerous pastime and people were discouraged from it.

It was a relaxing hobby that doctors recommended to people with health problems.
It was a relaxing hobby that doctors recommended to people with health problems.
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Which details emphasize the formal nature of the culture in which the story takes place? Select the two correct answers.

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Responses

Framton’s sister writes letters of introduction so he can meet people.
Framton’s sister writes letters of introduction so he can meet people.

Framton’s doctors do not agree about what he should eat.
Framton’s doctors do not agree about what he should eat.

Mrs. Sappleton and her niece make polite conversation with a stranger.
Mrs. Sappleton and her niece make polite conversation with a stranger.

People hunt for birds that live in the marsh.
People hunt for birds that live in the marsh.

A large window to the lawn is kept open.
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How does Rosemary challenge a cultural norm of Victorian England?

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Responses

She dresses in a manner that is more artistic in nature.
She dresses in a manner that is more artistic in nature.

She reads surprising books that go against the cultural norms.
She reads surprising books that go against the cultural norms.

She invites people to parties who shock her other guests.
She invites people to parties who shock her other guests.

She desires to be viewed as beautiful because of her wealth.
She desires to be viewed as beautiful because of her wealth.
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How does Elizabeth Bennett challenge the cultural norms of Regency England?

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Responses

by speaking about his inheritance of the family estate
by speaking about his inheritance of the family estate

by interrupting a clergyman when he is speaking in a formal setting
by interrupting a clergyman when he is speaking in a formal setting

by rejecting marriage to an eligible man who will inherit her family’s estate
by rejecting marriage to an eligible man who will inherit her family’s estate

by refusing marriage initially but intending to accept the proposal when offered a second time
by refusing marriage initially but intending to accept the proposal when offered a second time

Answer 1

Here are the best responses to each of the questions based on the information provided:

1. Which choice best describes “shooting” in the culture of the story?

• People shot birds as a source of food in order to survive.

2. Which details emphasize the formal nature of the culture in which the story takes place? (Select the two correct answers.)

• Framton’s sister writes letters of introduction so he can meet people.
• Mrs. Sappleton and her niece make polite conversation with a stranger.

3. How does Rosemary challenge a cultural norm of Victorian England?

• She dresses in a manner that is more artistic in nature.

4. How does Elizabeth Bennett challenge the cultural norms of Regency England?

• by rejecting marriage to an eligible man who will inherit her family’s estate.

These choices reflect a clear understanding of the cultural norms being challenged and the formalities observed in the respective settings of the stories.