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question 32
read this sentence from the passage
one day he was at this game, and did not know that the
master was in the next field; but he was there, watching what
was going on; over the hedge he jumped in a snap, and
catching dick by the arm, he gave him such a box on the ear
as made him roar with the pain and surprise. (paragraph 9)
what does the author’s use of the idiom “in a snap” in this
sentence help readers understand?
a. that the master finds it difficult to jump over the hedge
b. that the master moves very quickly over the hedge to stop dick
c. that the master breaks branches on the hedge as he tries to grab
dick
d. that the master makes a lot of noise when he goes over the hedge
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Explanation:

The idiom "in a snap" means very quickly or suddenly. Looking at the context, the master jumps over the hedge right away to stop Dick, so the phrase emphasizes his speed.

Answer:

B. that the master moves very quickly over the hedge to stop Dick