Question

b. they disapprove of its affection for a human
c. they think the man is dangerous
d. they do not understand love

1. when the man says, “you wait for me every day, don’t you?” how does the street - lamp respond emotionally?

a. shock and fear
b. sadness and guilt
c. joy and excitement
d. anger and resentment

1. what does the woman’s statement, “it must be in love with you,” reveal about her?

a. she understands the street - lamp’s emotions
b. she is mocking the man
c. she is frightened of the lamp
d. she is jealous of the lamp’s beauty

1. what is suggested when the lamp “felt a black, sputtering anger in its circuits”?

a. the lamp is malfunctioning
b. the lamp experiences jealousy
c. the lamp is losing power
d. the lamp hates the man

1. how does the tone shift after the man moves away?

a. from hopeful to lonely
b. from sad to joyful
c. from cold to warm

Explanation:

1. Assuming the street - lamp has developed feelings for the man, it would feel joy and excitement at his words.
2. The woman's statement implies she understands the supposed emotions of the street - lamp.
3. The description of the lamp feeling anger in its circuits suggests it experiences jealousy.
4. When the man moves away, the tone likely shifts from hopeful (when he was present) to lonely.

Answer:

1. C. Joy and excitement
2. A. She understands the streetlamp's emotions
3. B. The lamp experiences jealousy
4. A. From hopeful to lonely