Question

1.4.3 test (cst): the short story, part 1
read these two passages from the yellow wallpaper.
and she is all the time trying to climb through. but nobody could climb through that pattern — it strangles so. i think that is why it has so many heads.
but here i can creep smoothly on the floor, and my shoulder just fits in that long smooch around the wall, so i cannot lose my way
what tone do both passages have?
a. happy
b. disturbing
c. funny
d. silly

Explanation:

The first passage describes a woman trying to climb through a strangling pattern with many heads, which is an eerie and unsettling image. The second passage talks about creeping smoothly on the floor and fitting in a smooch around the wall, creating a sense of unease and oddity. These descriptions are not happy (no positive or joyful elements), not funny (no humorous intent), and not silly (no light - hearted or foolish tone). The overall mood conveyed is disturbing.

Answer:

B. Disturbing