Making and Confirming Predictions

Question 1

Which of the following are inferences made by the narrator? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

His mother did not play Scrabble as well as his father.; His mother is not acting properly after the death of his father.; His mother’s actions show her lack of interest in Oskar and his feelings.

Question 2

What assumption might the narrator have that supports this inference?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

His mother needs protecting.

Question 3

What do the inference and assumption reveal about the narrator?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He loves his mother.

Question 4

Which of the following are inferences made by the narrator? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

His mother is not acting properly after the death of his father.; His mother’s actions show her lack of interest in Oskar and his feelings.

Question 5

The bold text is ambiguous and has two meanings. Check the two possible meanings for the bold text.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The box is hidden under the jewelry workbench and albums of foreign currencies.; The jewelry workbench and albums of foreign currencies are hidden under stuff in the closet.

Question 6

On what assumptions are the narrator’s inferences based? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

People should not enjoy themselves after they have lost a loved one.; People who enjoy themselves after a death are unfair to everyone around them.

Question 7

What inference does the narrator make?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

His mother loves his father.

Making and Confirming Predictions Answers

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