Question

which idea is supported by both passages?
a. framton is rude to his hosts.

b. vera feels guilty about lying.

c. fear can cause people to act quickly.

d. visitors should not trust children.

Explanation:

To determine the idea supported by both passages (assuming context from "The Open Window"), we analyze each option:

• Option A: Framton is not rude to hosts; he is polite but nervous. Eliminate A.
• Option B: Vera shows no guilt about lying; she is amused by her deception. Eliminate B.
• Option C: Framton’s fear (from Vera’s story) makes him flee quickly, and the theme of fear driving quick action aligns with both passages’ context.
• Option D: The story does not generalize that visitors should not trust children; it’s about Vera’s specific deception, not a universal rule. Eliminate D.

Answer:

C. Fear can cause people to act quickly.