Question 10 • CMS 2025-2026 English I CREDIT RECOVERY
Read the excerpt from “Clara Barton’s Childhood.” In the evening, after dinner, the family would gather near the fireplace, with its thick hand-cut mantel and river rock surround. With mother in her rocking chair, knitting, and her sister Sally on the sofa with a book, Clara would perch in the armchair on her father’s knee, next to the crackling fire, and listen as he regaled her with tales of his service. Based on the descriptive details in the passage, what inferences can be made about the setting? Select three answers.
Answer
A
The room was recently furnished.
B
The room is cold.
C
The room is warm.
D
The fireplace is a focal point.
E
The room has many seating options.
Explanation
The crackling fire and family gathered close to it suggest that the room is warm, so C is supported. The family gathers near the fireplace, and the passage gives it detailed description, suggesting it is a focal point (D). A rocking chair, sofa, and armchair are all mentioned, showing the room has several seating options (E).
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