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Passage 3

Read "Yesterday Was Beautiful" by Roald Dahl prior to answering the following questions.
Question 10
Which piece of evidence best foreshadows the ending of the story? (1 point)
Responses

"He was sitting in the shade on a stone beside a water trough, and it seemed strange that he hadn't seen him before." (Paragraph 4)
"He was sitting in the shade on a stone beside a water trough, and it seemed strange that he hadn't seen him before." (Paragraph 4)

"The voice had no expression. He looked up into the sky, then he turned and looked behind him in the sky." (Paragraph 14)
"The voice had no expression. He looked up into the sky, then he turned and looked behind him in the sky." (Paragraph 14)

"'Joannis Spirakis,' and he smiled. The name seemed to have a significance for the old man." (Paragraph 26)
"'Joannis Spirakis,' and he smiled. The name seemed to have a significance for the old man." (Paragraph 26)

"'He is living in the house of Antonina Angelou. That house there with the red colour on the window.'" (Paragraph 32)
"'He is living in the house of Antonina Angelou. That house there with the red colour on the window.'" (Paragraph 32)
Question 11
Why did Dahl most likely give readers so few details about the pilot's thoughts and emotions? (1 point)
Responses

to keep the focus on the civilians impacted by the war
to keep the focus on the civilians impacted by the war

to build suspense around whether the pilot will reach his destination
to build suspense around whether the pilot will reach his destination

to create uncertainty around the true identity of who died in the bombing
to create uncertainty around the true identity of who died in the bombing

to help readers imagine life from the perspective of a soldier
to help readers imagine life from the perspective of a soldier
Question 12
What does the description of Anna in paragraph 53 suggest about her? (1 point)
Responses

It suggests she is weak and vulnerable.
It suggests she is weak and vulnerable.

It suggests that she is strong and resourceful.
It suggests that she is strong and resourceful.

It suggests that she is proud and stubborn.
It suggests that she is proud and stubborn.

It suggests that she is angry and cruel.
It suggests that she is angry and cruel.
Question 13
How does paragraph 66 develop Anna's character? (1 point)
Responses

It emphasizes how the war has made Anna vengeful.
It emphasizes how the war has made Anna vengeful.

It highlights Anna's gratitude for all the pilot has done for the village.
It highlights Anna's gratitude for all the pilot has done for the village.

It highlights how Anna avoids confronting her greatest fears.
It highlights how Anna avoids confronting her greatest fears.

It emphasizes Anna's pride in her home country.
It emphasizes Anna's pride in her home country.
Question 14
Why does the author mostly likely juxtapose Anna's appearance in paragraph 53 and her statements in paragraph 66? (1 point)
Responses

to highlight how much Anna's compassion has grown
to highlight how much Anna's compassion has grown

to highlight Anna's denial and shock about losing her house
to highlight Anna's denial and shock about losing her house

to highlight how Anna becomes more confused throughout the day
to highlight how Anna becomes more confused throughout the day

to highlight the strength of Anna's grief and anger

1 answer

Here are the suggested answers for each question based on the context provided:

Question 10:
Which piece of evidence best foreshadows the ending of the story?
Response: "'He is living in the house of Antonina Angelou. That house there with the red colour on the window.'" (Paragraph 32)
(Reasoning: This statement suggests a connection to a pivotal moment or character at the conclusion of the story.)

Question 11:
Why did Dahl most likely give readers so few details about the pilot's thoughts and emotions?
Response: to keep the focus on the civilians impacted by the war
(Reasoning: Highlighting the effects of war on civilians emphasizes the broader impact rather than individual soldier experiences.)

Question 12:
What does the description of Anna in paragraph 53 suggest about her?
Response: It suggests she is weak and vulnerable.
(Reasoning: If the description portrays Anna in a way that evokes sympathy or indicates her struggles, this response would be accurate.)

Question 13:
How does paragraph 66 develop Anna's character?
Response: It emphasizes how the war has made Anna vengeful.
(Reasoning: This answer reflects a character arc where war significantly alters a person's demeanor or motivations.)

Question 14:
Why does the author mostly likely juxtapose Anna's appearance in paragraph 53 and her statements in paragraph 66?
Response: to highlight the strength of Anna's grief and anger
(Reasoning: Juxtaposition often emphasizes contrasts; here, it likely underscores the emotional weight Anna carries as she deals with her circumstances.)

These suggested answers are based on common literary analysis themes and may require adjustments based on the specific text details and context.