Question

What evidence in this passage best supports the characterization of the aunt’s flaws? Check all that apply.

The child listens to her “reluctantly.”
The boy “protested” the aunt’s answer.
The aunt responds to the boy “weakly.”
The aunt says the sheep are “being driven.”
The aunt asks the children to “look out of the window.”

Answer 1

3 and 5

- "The aunt responds to the boy 'weakly.'" directly describes her weakness.
- "The aunt asks the children to 'look out of the window.'" shows her avoidance/dismissiveness.

The other choices describe the children's reactions, not the aunt's character.