Question

part a
what is the meaning of pecuniary compensation as it is used in the text? (rl.7.4, l.7.4)
a. interest in helping
b. payment of money
c. desire for applause
d. packet of information

part b
how does hilton’s response to durmont’s question of “how much” reveal his point of view of his own abilities? (rl.7.6)
a. it shows that he values his work beyond money.
b. it shows that he is confused about what durmont wants.
c. it shows that he is eager to hear what durmont can offer.
d. it shows that he values durmont’s approval above all else.

1. what does the fact that durmont waited so long to ask hilton’s name suggest about his point of view? (rl.7.6)

a. that he was afraid of offending hilton
b. that he didn’t want to share his own name
c. that someone already told him who hilton was
d. that he didn’t think hilton was important until he helped

Explanation:

• Part A: "Pecuniary" relates to money. "Compensation" means payment. So "pecuniary compensation" is payment of money.
• Part B: If Hilton values his work beyond money, his response to "how much" (a money - related question) would show that he is not primarily concerned with financial gain, indicating a higher value on his work itself.
• Question 3: Waiting a long time to ask someone's name can imply a lack of initial regard for that person. If Durmont waited, it suggests he didn't think Hilton was important until Hilton did something (like helping).

Answer:

• Part A: B. payment of money
• Part B: A. It shows that he values his work beyond money.
• Question 3: D. that he didn’t think Hilton was important until he helped