Part A

Question

In "A Simple Act," what does sharing food most likely represent to Maurice?

A. wealth and privilege
B. being pitied by others
C. an accepting family bond
D. exchanging unusual ideas
Part B
Which quotation from "A Simple Act" best supports the answer to Part A?

A. [A]nd before she left, she told him to phone her if he was ever hungry.
B. Laura introduced Maurice to new places, new ideas, and new possibilities.
C. But what amazed him the most was the large dining room table where they all sat down and talked and ate together.
D. If you were to visit the family's apartment, you might notice that there is no couch in the living room.

Answer 1

Part A: The answer that best represents what sharing food most likely symbolizes to Maurice is:

C. an accepting family bond

Part B: The quotation that best supports this answer is:

C. But what amazed him the most was the large dining room table where they all sat down and talked and ate together.

This quote highlights the importance of communal meals and the sense of connection and belonging that comes from sharing food in a familial context.