Question 2 • CMS 2026-2027 English III CREDIT RECOVERY
Read this excerpt from Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close . One night, after what felt like a googolplex inventions, I went to Dad’s closet. We used to Greco-Roman wrestle on the floor in there, and tell hilarious jokes, and once we hung a pendulum from the ceiling and put a circle of dominoes on the floor to prove that the earth rotated. How does the narration affect Oskar’s credibility in this excerpt?
Answer
A
His Greek and Roman references emphasize his intelligence.
B
His description of his dad emphasizes his lack of stability.
C
His fond recollections emphasize his genuine sincerity.
D
His explanation of a pendulum emphasizes his maturity.
Explanation
Oskar recalls specific, affectionate memories of spending time with his father, such as wrestling, telling jokes, and experimenting with a pendulum and dominoes. These details make his narration feel personal and sincere, supporting choice A. The excerpt does not mainly demonstrate his maturity, instability, or intelligence.
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