Question

directions: identify the choice that best answers the question.7. the following question has two parts. answer part a first, and then part b.part a which statement about the speaker in \oranges\ is most likely true?a. he lives in a city but dislikes the winters there.b. he is hungry but is willing to let the girl eat first.c. he is a preteen and is becoming interested in girls.d. he feels nervous around animals in the neighborhood.part b which quotation from the poem best supports the answer to part a?a. the first time i walked / with a girl, i was twelve....b. a dog barked at me, until / she came out pulling / at her gloves....c.... and when she lifted a chocolate / that cost a dime, / i didnt say anything.d.... fog hanging like old / coats between the trees.8. which sentence best explains how this description from \oranges\ contributes to the overall meaning of the poem?i peeled my orangethat was so bright againstthe gray of decemberthat, from some distance,55 someone might have thoughti was making a fire in my hands.a. it emphasizes how uncomfortable the cold day was.b. it suggests that the speaker has failed to impress the girl.c. it presents a plot twist that ends the story told in the poem.d. it reflects the speakers feelings of satisfaction and adoration.

Explanation:

For Part A:

• In the poem "Oranges", the speaker is a pre - teen (as indicated by the age reference in the poem) and shows interest in a girl. Option a about disliking city winters is not the main focus. Option b about hunger is not a key theme. Option d about nervousness around animals is not relevant.

For Part B:

• The line "The first time I walked / With a girl, I was twelve..." directly supports the idea that the speaker is a pre - teen interested in girls (from Part A). Option b is about a dog, option c is about a chocolate, and option d is about fog, none of which support the pre - teen and girl interest theme.

For question 8:

• The description of peeling the orange which is bright against the gray of December and like making a fire in the hands reflects positive feelings. Option a about cold discomfort is not the main idea. Option b about failing to impress is not supported. Option c about a plot twist is incorrect. The bright orange and the fire - like description suggest satisfaction and adoration (option d).

Answer:

Part A: c. He is a preteen and is becoming interested in girls.
Part B: a. The first time I walked / With a girl, I was twelve....
Question 8: d. It reflects the speaker’s feelings of satisfaction and adoration.