rebecca rowena randall has just arrived in the town of riverboro.
from the quilt of happiness
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riverboro, that generally assumed an indifferent and
semi - recumbent attitude when it observed strangers, sat up and
took notice the moment that rebecca rowena randall arrived on
the noon stage from up - country and alighted at the brick house
on the main street of the village. mrs. perkins, the nearest
neighbor, with her only daughter, emma jane, palpitating with
interest beside her, watched the cautious descent of the little
passenger from the stage and the particularly tempestuous tweak
she gave her headgear as her feet touched the earth. then they
watched with equal interest the lifting of her... trunk from the
back of the stage by jerry cobb; the appearance of miss jane on
the stone steps; and well at the rear, the tall, grim figure of
miranda sawyer.
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mrs. perkins could see mirandas greeting in the shape of a
bony finger directing the child to wipe her dusty feet on the mat;
then the screen door of the brick house slammed behind her, and
rebecca was a member of the brick - house family and a citizen of
riverboro.
(from he quilt of happiness\ by kate douglas wiggin)
based on the imagery used to describe miranda sawyer, whic
conclusion can most clearly be drawn about her character?
1. she is calm and kind.
2. she is stern and strict.
3. she is nervous and impulsive.
4. she is organized and efficient.

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rebecca rowena randall has just arrived in the town of riverboro.
from the quilt of happiness
1
riverboro, that generally assumed an indifferent and
semi - recumbent attitude when it observed strangers, sat up and
took notice the moment that rebecca rowena randall arrived on
the noon stage from up - country and alighted at the brick house
on the main street of the village. mrs. perkins, the nearest
neighbor, with her only daughter, emma jane, palpitating with
interest beside her, watched the cautious descent of the little
passenger from the stage and the particularly tempestuous tweak
she gave her headgear as her feet touched the earth. then they
watched with equal interest the lifting of her... trunk from the
back of the stage by jerry cobb; the appearance of miss jane on
the stone steps; and well at the rear, the tall, grim figure of
miranda sawyer.
2
mrs. perkins could see mirandas greeting in the shape of a
bony finger directing the child to wipe her dusty feet on the mat;
then the screen door of the brick house slammed behind her, and
rebecca was a member of the brick - house family and a citizen of
riverboro.
(from 	he quilt of happiness\ by kate douglas wiggin)
based on the imagery used to describe miranda sawyer, whic
conclusion can most clearly be drawn about her character?
1. she is calm and kind.
2. she is stern and strict.
3. she is nervous and impulsive.
4. she is organized and efficient.

Accepted Answer

# Brief Explanations:
To determine Miranda Sawyer's character, we analyze the imagery: she is described as a "tall, grim figure," and her greeting involves a "bony finger directing" the child to wipe feet, with the door slamming. "Grim" and the stern action of directing and slamming the door suggest a stern, strict demeanor. Option 1 (calm/kind) is inconsistent with "grim" and the stern action. Option 3 (nervous/impulsive) doesn't match the controlled, strict actions. Option 4 (organized/efficient) focuses on order, but the imagery emphasizes sternness, not efficiency. So option 2 fits best.
# Answer:
2. She is stern and strict.

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