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Anticipating the Future through Texts: Visions — Cumulative exam

Question 47 • Hopkins FA American Literature (2026-2027)

Read the following excerpt from "The Boy Who Glowed.”Back on land, the boy began to collect the feathers of birds that littered the cliffs and the dunes. He made himself a pair of giant wings that he strapped to his back, and the wings carried him out across the Great Water. As the boy flew, the gray seas turned golden and glowed with a soft light. The sky at the edge of the horizon was painted with vibrant reds and oranges. The boy returned to the home in which he was raised and spoke kindly to the fisherman and his wife.

Answer
A
He is a wicked spirit who will bring trouble to the fisherman and his wife.
B
He is a good spirit who will protect and bring happiness to the fisherman and his wife.
C
He is a mischievous spirit who will play many tricks on the fisherman and his wife.
D
He is a gloomy spirit who will bring much sorrow to the fisherman and his wife.

Explanation

The boy’s actions and the imagery suggest that he is benevolent. The sea glows golden, the sky is filled with vibrant colors, and he returns to speak kindly to the fisherman and his wife. These details support the choice that he is a good spirit who will protect them and bring happiness.

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