Question 3 • CMS 2026-2027 English III CREDIT RECOVERY
Read this excerpt from Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close . The average person falls asleep in seven minutes, but I couldn’t sleep, not after hours, and it made my boots lighter to be around his things, and to touch stuff that he had touched, and to make the hangers hang a little straighter, even though I knew it didn’t matter. How does the narration affect Oskar’s credibility in this excerpt?
Answer
A
His straightening of the hangers makes him seem meticulous.
B
His hopeless resignation makes him seem desperate.
C
His insomnia renders him sleep deprived and confused.
D
His efforts to heal render him earnest and genuine.
Explanation
Oskar describes how being near his father’s belongings and touching things his father touched makes him feel a little better, even though he knows it won’t change anything. This candid, personal detail makes his attempt to cope seem earnest and genuine, supporting the choice that his efforts to heal render him sincere.
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