Descriptive Language and Character: Clara Barton — Quiz
Question 6 • English I
Read the excerpt from “Clara Barton’s Childhood.” Meanwhile, her family whispered to each other. “It’s not good for her to be locked away in that room so much,” her mother would say. “I’ve tried to encourage her to leave, to ride the horses or visit the animals in the barn,” her father explained, “but she refuses to leave David’s side.” Clara is best characterized in this excerpt when the author uses the
Answer
A
words of her parents to show that they think Clara is foolish.
B
words of her parents to show that Clara is stubborn.
C
thoughts of her parents to show that she is angry with her family.
D
actions of her parents to show that Clara is determined.
Explanation
Her parents’ dialogue shows that they have encouraged Clara to leave the room, ride horses, or visit the barn, but she refuses because she wants to stay by David’s side. This makes her seem stubborn, so the best choice is “words of her parents to show that Clara is stubborn.”
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