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Characterization, Theme, and Irony in "The Gift of the Magi" — Unit test

Question 14 • AZ-English Language Arts 9 B

Read this excerpt from a short story.The set committee had labored for weeks constructing a background to recreate a 1950s New York City neighborhood. The students in charge of costumes had scoured thrift shops for well-worn denim and leather. The cast had rehearsed lines and performed their songs until each member could recite their part forwards and backwards. But nobody wanted to perform for an empty house. The only remaining hurdle was the promotion of the play. As Pine Valley High’s first s

Answer
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The cast members struggle to memorize lines.
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The costumes do not reflect the play’s time period.
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The set committee must repair the background.
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The students must work to promote the play.

Explanation

The excerpt says the set, costumes, and performances are already prepared. It then identifies promotion as “the only remaining hurdle,” so the students still need to let people know about the play. The correct choice is “The students must work to promote the play.”

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