AnswersEnglish 7 CM 81225243 2026-2027 LEROP EXT 9W1 -90Repetition in “The Land of Laughter”

Repetition in “The Land of Laughter” Answers

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In "The Land of Laughter,” which part of the story creates anticipation that something big might happen?

A
They are tempted by riches.
B
They escape from the house.
C
They are unable to find the highway.
D
They do not believe the old lady’s story.
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In "The Land of Laughter,” when the author repeats the word "screech” to describe the rickety bed in the attic, readers most likely:

A
feel sad for the boys.
B
wonder if the boys always lived there.
C
feel sorry for the owners of the house.
D
question whether anyone knows they are there.
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In "The Land of Laughter,” when each new stranger appears, readers most likely:

A
relax knowing nothing worse can happen to the boys.
B
become more worried about the boys’ plan.
C
are sure that the boys will reach their goal.
D
realize that the boys will be safe soon.
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In "The Land of Laughter,” which element is repeated so that tension builds in the story?

A
the different lands that they visit
B
the appearance of the dear old lady
C
the different sounds of laughter they hear
D
the appearance of strangers on the path
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Which plot element in "The Land of Laughter” creates suspense?

A
hearing the sounds of laughter
B
being given a place to stay
C
meeting the old men on the road
D
sleeping on the side of the highway
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In "The Land of Laughter,” which quote from the beginning of the story creates the most suspense and introduces the story’s action?

A
“And, in the summer, they nearly died with the heat up there; and in the winter with the cold.”
B
"There!" she said, bobbing her little curls. "What did I tell you. You have much to learn."
C
“Once upon a time there were two dear little boys, and they were all alone in the world.”
D
“It is a long, long way from here; and it will take you many days."
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In "The Land of Laughter,” when the old men criticize the boys’ decision to go to the Land of Laughter instead of following them, it:

A
proves that the boys’ decision is unwise.
B
distracts the reader from worrying about the boys.
C
builds suspense by showing that other choices exist.
D
calms the reader by repeating a familiar action.
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In "The Land of Laughter,” the repetition of the sentence "Why are you crying, little boys?” helps:

A
to show their surprise at the sight of the lady.
B
to explain the cruelty of the old man and woman.
C
to give a clue about the resolution of the story.
D
to include an element of suspense for the reader.
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In "The Land of Laughter,” when the lady in the attic tells about a land where people laugh, it causes the boys to:

A
look at the light of the fire and dream.
B
wish that the cruel man and woman lived there.
C
wonder if such a land could possibly exist.
D
want to leave and travel with the lady to different lands.
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In "The Land of Laughter,” which sentence is used several times?

A
“Is there such a land?”
B
“They thanked him kindly.”
C
“Where are you going so fast, little boys?”
D
“You will regret not going with me.”
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Which situation happens more than once in "The Land of Laughter”?

A
They learn how to laugh.
B
They get lost along their path.
C
They refuse a stranger’s offer.
D
They find the Land of Laughter.
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The statement "Now you may enter” at the end of "The Land of Laughter” is exciting, because it:

A
marks the highest point of the story.
B
resolves the suspense of the story.
C
establishes the setting of the story.
D
introduces the conflict between the boys.
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Which story element in "The Land of Laughter” brings the story to its climax?

A
when the boys hear the sounds of laughter
B
when the lady at the gate compliments the boys’ smiles
C
when the boys arrive at the gates of the Land of Laughter
D
when they realize they were happy with their decisions
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Which repeated words in "The Land of Laughter” most effectively helps the story build to its climax?

A
“practice”
B
"Where are you going so fast, little boys?"
C
"Come with me and I will. . ."
D
“screech”

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