Use paragraph 1 from “Dusk” to answer the question.

Which phrases give a sense of the time of day? Select the two correct answers.

(1 point)
Responses

faint moonlight
faint moonlight

dotted unobtrusively
dotted unobtrusively

moving silently
moving silently

half-light
half-light

wide emptiness

2 answers

The two phrases that give a sense of the time of day are:

  • faint moonlight
  • half-light
2. faint moonlight / half-light

Setting Quick Check

1. Which best describes the setting at the beginning of the story? Select the correct answers from the lists.
The setting of the story is a PARK in the EARLY PART OF THE EVENING

2. Which phrases give a sense of the time of day? Select the two correct answers.
faint moonlight / half-light

3. How does the setting influence Mr. Nuttel’s expectations about the interaction he is about to have?
He does not expect the visit among strangers to have much value.

4. How does the room shape Nuttel’s assumptions about the strangers who live here?
He assumes Mrs. Sappleton must either be married or widowed.

5. What assumption does Nuttel make about the setting in this moment?
He assumes nothing too tragic could happen here.

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