“In Answer to Their Questions”

Question

When Lisa pours olive oil over salt and pepper, what do the olive oil bubbles show?
(1 point)
Responses

that Italian culture is better than any other culture
that Italian culture is better than any other culture

that Italians must protect their culture against other cultures
that Italians must protect their culture against other cultures

that Italians know how to enjoy life better than other people
that Italians know how to enjoy life better than other people

that Italians can join other cultures, but they still keep their own culture

Answer 1

The response that best captures what the olive oil bubbles show in the context provided is:

that Italians can join other cultures, but they still keep their own culture.

This suggests a blending or coexistence of cultural elements while maintaining one's heritage.

Answer 2

"Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy?"
In "Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy?" what do Paul Berlin's memories and fantasies tell us about his family?
(1 point)
Responses

They were odd and quirky.
They were odd and quirky.

They were close and loving.
They were close and loving.

They were cold and unemotional.
They were cold and unemotional.

They were cautious and overprotective.

Answer 3

In "Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy?" Paul Berlin's memories and fantasies suggest that:

They were close and loving.

This reflects the emotional connection he has with his family, contrasting with the harsh realities of his current situation.

Answer 4

In "Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy?" why can't Paul stop laughing at the thought of Billy Boy dying?
(1 point)
Responses

He feels that death in general is funnier than it is tragic.
He feels that death in general is funnier than it is tragic.

He finds it ironic that Billy Boy died of a heart attack in a war.
He finds it ironic that Billy Boy died of a heart attack in a war.

He believes that Billy Boy deserved to die a more heroic death.
He believes that Billy Boy deserved to die a more heroic death.

He knows that Billy Boy would have found it amusing to die that way.
He knows that Billy Boy would have found it amusing to die that way.

Answer 5

In "Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy?" Paul can't stop laughing at the thought of Billy Boy dying because:

He finds it ironic that Billy Boy died of a heart attack in a war.

This irony in the contrast between the expected dangers of war and the mundane cause of death contributes to his inability to process the tragedy properly, resulting in laughter.

Answer 6

__________ is compared to a turtle.
(1 point)
Responses

Ronald Givens
Ronald Givens

The metro editor
The metro editor

Dolly Givens
Dolly Givens

Richard Brautigan

Answer 7

In "Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy?", Ronald Givens is compared to a turtle.

Answer 8

In "Mortals" whose obituaries does the narrator mainly remember?
(1 point)
Responses

those of famous people
those of famous people

those of good, decent people
those of good, decent people

those of people who led quiet lives
those of people who led quiet lives

those of friends and family members

Answer 9

In "Mortals," the narrator mainly remembers:

those of friends and family members.

This reflects the personal connection and impact that the lives and deaths of those close to the narrator have on them.

Answer 10

In "Mortals," according to Mr. Givens, people with big names
(1 point)
Responses

have the biggest hearts.
have the biggest hearts.

get the best obituaries.
get the best obituaries.

are not the best people.
are not the best people.

do not get what they deserve.

Answer 11

In "Mortals," according to Mr. Givens, people with big names:

get the best obituaries.

This suggests that those who are well-known or famous often receive more attention and recognition in death than others.