Character and Theme in "Gentleman of Rio en Medio"
Question 8 • Language Arts 7 B (M12 25/26 S2)
Read the excerpt from Gentleman of Río en MedioThere was a great deal of conversation, about rain and about his family. He was very proud of his large family. Finally we got down to business. Yes, he would sell, as he had agreed, for twelve hundred dollars, in cash. We would buy, and the money was ready.Which best states how the characters’ conversation helps to reveal a theme in the story?
Answer
A
It shows Don Anselmo’s interest in the weather.
B
It shows that the narrator and Don Anselmo share the same beliefs.
C
It shows the importance of family for Don Anselmo.
D
It shows that the narrator and Don Anselmo do not trust each other.
Explanation
The excerpt says Don Anselmo was “very proud of his large family,” and the conversation includes talk about his family before they discuss the sale. This emphasizes that family matters deeply to him, so the best choice is “It shows the importance of family for Don Anselmo.”
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