Question

directions: for the following questions, choose the best answer or respond in complete sentences.

1. part a: which statement best describes the kid’s influence on lizzie?

a. the kid, though not a particularly devoted fiancé, nevertheless provides lizzie with more love and support than she experienced at home.
b. the kid loves lizzie and intends to marry her, although he is extremely jealous and willing to take drastic measures to ensure she is faithful to him.
c. though he intends to marry lizzie, the kid has introduced her to a rough, unrefined life.
d. the kid is an abusive fiancé who has forced lizzie into a life of alcoholism and crime.

1. part b: which detail from the text best supports the answer to part a?

a. \look at that ring. five hundred, he said it cost.\ (paragraph 32)
b. \...then the kid came along one evenin and sized me up...\ (paragraph 34)
c. \the first drink he made me take i cried all night at home...\ (paragraph 34)
d. \me? ill cut his heart out.\ (paragraph 34)

1. part a: which statement best describes how liz is characterized in paragraphs 24 - 25?

a. liz is flamboyant and colorful in her dress.
b. liz is not wealthy, but does her best to present herself nicely.
c. liz is not wealthy, and dresses shabbily.
d. liz has more money than she lets on, judging from her style of dress.

Explanation:

Question 1 (Part A)

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: If the Kid isn't a devoted fiancé, providing more love than home is contradictory. Eliminate.
• Option B: The "drastic measures" and jealousy imply a negative, controlling influence, but we need to check the text's context. However, let's check other options.
• Option C: Introducing a rough life aligns with a character's influence changing her environment. But wait, let's re - evaluate. Wait, maybe the correct answer is B? No, wait, let's think again. Wait, the key is to find the best description. Let's assume the text context (since it's a literature - based question, likely from a story). If the Kid is jealous and takes drastic measures, B is a strong candidate. But wait, maybe I made a mistake. Wait, let's check Option D: Forcing into alcoholism and crime is too extreme unless text supports. So between B and C. Wait, maybe the correct answer is B. But let's proceed.

We need to find the detail that supports the answer to Part A (assuming Part A answer is B). Let's analyze each option:

• Option A: A ring's cost shows materialism, not jealousy or drastic measures. Eliminate.
• Option B: Sizing up doesn't show jealousy. Eliminate.
• Option C: Drinking and crying shows a negative influence but not jealousy/drastic measures. Eliminate.
• Option D: "I'll cut his heart out" shows extreme, drastic action due to jealousy (to protect his relationship), which supports Part A's description of the Kid's jealousy and drastic measures.

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Flamboyant and colorful dress implies wealth or a showy nature. If she's not wealthy, this is unlikely. Eliminate.
• Option B: Not wealthy but tries to present nicely. This is a common characterization of someone who wants to look good despite financial constraints.
• Option C: Dressing shabbily is different from trying to present nicely. Eliminate.
• Option D: More money than she lets on is the opposite of not wealthy. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. The Kid loves Lizzie and intends to marry her, although he is extremely jealous and willing to take drastic measures to ensure she is faithful to him.

Question 2 (Part B)