Question

7
based on the artistic philosophy expressed in the fourth paragraph (lines 46-59), it is reasonable to infer that precious auntie would consider a hastily written first draft of a story to be
a) emotionally raw and powerful.
b) creatively satisfying for the author.
c) essentially worthless in and of itself.
d) inappropriately analytical for a piece of art.

8
which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
a) lines 46-48 (\as he... meaning\)
b) lines 49-50 (\good... bottle\)
c) lines 52-55 (\you simply... spawn\)
d) lines 57-59 (\you push... mind\)

9
as used in line 59, \matches\ most nearly means
a) competes against.
b) corresponds with.
c) runs counter to.
d) treats equally.

10
as used in line 68, \clean\ most nearly means
a) complete.
b) skillful.
c) distinct.
d) upright.

Explanation:

Question 7

To solve this, we analyze the artistic philosophy in the fourth paragraph. A hastily written first draft, per Precious Auntie's view (from the relevant text context), would be seen as having no inherent value on its own. Option A: emotionally raw isn't implied. Option B: a hasty draft isn't creatively satisfying. Option D: analytical isn't the focus. So C is correct.

We need evidence for Question 7's answer (that a hasty first draft is worthless). Lines 52 - 55 ("You simply... spawn") likely discuss the idea that a first draft is just a starting point, not valuable on its own. Other options don't support this. So C is correct.

In line 59, "matches" contextually means to correspond with. "Competes against" (A) is wrong. "Runs counter to" (C) is opposite. "Treats equally" (D) doesn't fit. So B is correct.

Answer:

C) essentially worthless in and of itself.

Question 8