Question

1. read this sentence from paragraph 18.

\his coat (he never wore an overcoat) was quite mottled, i.e., it had been black, but become brownish-yellow; the collar was quite shiny, and instead of the three buttons, only the threads by which they had been fastened were to be seen.\
why does the author describe ivan’s clothing in this way?
a. to explain why ivan is a respectable man with good taste
b. to compare ivan’s appearance with that of the police inspector
c. to describe the clothing that barbers wear in ivan’s town
d. to show that ivan takes no pride in his appearance
this question has two parts. first, answer part a. then, answer part b.
part a

1. how do prasskovna’s actions advance the plot?

a. she calls the police to get ivan arrested.
b. she accuses ivan of amputating the nose.
c. she tells ivan to get rid of the nose.
d. she scolds ivan and makes him feel bad.
part b

1. which evidence from the passage best supports the response in part a?

a. \whose nose have you cut off, you monster? she screamed, her face red with anger.\ (paragraph 7)
b. \you understand nothing except how to strop a razor.\ (paragraph 10)
c. \take it away where you like, but dont let it stay under my eyes!\ (paragraph 10)
d. \i myself will report you to the police!\ (paragraph 7)
this question has two parts. first, answer part a. then, answer part b.
part a

1. what is the overall theme from this passage?

a. fear of losing your good looks will drive you to do evil deeds.
b. fear of consequences will drive one’s actions.
c. following your dreams against the desire of others will make you miserable.
d. following your dreams may be difficult, but ultimately worth the effort.

Explanation:

Question 6

The description of Ivan's clothing (mottled, brownish - yellow, missing buttons) shows a neglected appearance. Option A is wrong as the description doesn't show good taste. Option B has no basis as there's no comparison with a police inspector. Option C is wrong as it's not about barbers' clothing. Option D fits as the shabby clothing shows he takes no pride in his appearance.

To advance the plot, we look at Prasskovna's actions. Option A: There's no indication she calls the police to arrest Ivan. Option B: She accuses him of cutting off a nose, which would drive the plot forward (like creating conflict). Option C: She doesn't tell him to get rid of the nose. Option D: Scolding him doesn't directly advance the plot as much as an accusation related to the main conflict (the nose).

We need evidence to support Part A's answer (she accuses Ivan of amputating the nose). Option A: Her scream about cutting off a nose is the accusation. Option B: Is about his understanding of stropping a razor, not the accusation. Option C: Is about getting rid of something, not the accusation. Option D: Is about reporting to police, not the accusation of cutting the nose.

Answer:

D. to show that Ivan takes no pride in his appearance

Question 7 (Part A)