Part A

Question

Read these lines from the poem.

The poor saint on the fountain!
Supported by plaques of the giver
To whom we’re beholden;
His name was de Sales
And his wife’s name von Mangel. (lines 20–24)
Which of the following words best matches the meaning of beholden as it is used here?

Answer choices for the above question

indebted

bound

compelled

guaranteed
Part B
Which word from the text provides the best context for the answer to Part A?

Answer choices for the above question

“saint”

“supported”

“plaques”

“giver”

Answer 1

Part A: The word that best matches the meaning of "beholden" as it is used in the poem is "indebted."

Part B: The word from the text that provides the best context for the answer to Part A is "giver."