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The True Story behind Trifles Answers

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In Chapter 9, Passini has speeches that are longer than anyone else’s. How does this style help characterize him as the exemplar?

A
Passini’s rambling sentences convey the complexity of his heroic thoughts about war.
B
Grace under pressure causes Passini to repeat his wise words without regard to what his listeners can understand.
C
Passini’s questions and logic illustrate that he is expressing his own understanding of war rather than accepted beliefs.
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Why is an apprentice narrator appropriate for describing World War I?

A
The narrator’s growth can contrast naive views with the harsh realities of war.
B
The narrator is able to explain why war is always necessary despite its enormous costs.
C
In his blindness to reality, the narrator represents the majority of war’s proponents.
D
An exemplar narrator would give nothing but wise speeches, which would get boring.
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Hemingway uses to develop the character of the narrator in this passage.

A
direct characterization
B
indirect characterization
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What effects does this indirect characterization have on the story? Check all that apply.

A
It allows the reader to fill in the details.
B
It provides the author’s clear opinion.
C
It slows down the story for reflection.
D
It develops multiple characters at once.
E
It allows the action to continue.
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In Chapter 9, Passini has speeches that are longer than anyone else’s. How does this style help characterize him as the exemplar?

A
Passini’s rambling sentences convey the complexity of his heroic thoughts about war.
B
Grace under pressure causes Passini to repeat his wise words without regard to what his listeners can understand.
C
Passini’s questions and logic illustrate that he is expressing his own understanding of war rather than accepted beliefs.
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What does this passage reveal about the narrator?

A
He looks down upon the drivers and up to his superiors.
B
He is not respected by his superiors, but he is respected by the drivers.
C
He is respected by the drivers and by his superiors.
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Why is an apprentice narrator appropriate for describing World War I?

A
The narrator’s growth can contrast naive views with the harsh realities of war.
B
The narrator is able to explain why war is always necessary despite its enormous costs.
C
In his blindness to reality, the narrator represents the majority of war’s proponents.
D
An exemplar narrator would give nothing but wise speeches, which would get boring.

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