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Heroes of the People: Fact and Folktale in The People Could Fly

Question 4 • FL-1001040-M/J Language Arts 2 B

Read this excerpt from "Old Johnny Appleseed.”At night he usually earned his crust of bread and lodgings by mending the teakettle or wash-boiler of some farmer's wife, or by soldering on the handle of her tin cup or the knob to her tea-pot, as he always carried in one of his coat pockets a small charcoal stove and a bit of solder. He always carried under his arm or over his shoulder a green baize bag, and when the mending was done, he would oftentimes draw out of this green bag an old violin and begin to play, and the farmer, as well as his wife and the children, would gather around him and listen to his strange music.

Answer
A
by using his skill and kindness to help others
B
by using his trickery and wit to fool people
C
by using his intelligence to gain knowledge
D
by using his strength to overpower people

Explanation

The excerpt says Johnny earns food and a place to sleep by repairing household items for farmers, then entertains the family by playing his violin. This shows him helping others with his practical skills and generosity, so the best choice is “by using his skill and kindness to help others.” Nothing in the passage suggests that he tricks or overpowers anyone.

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