Mood and Narrative Techniques in "Lather and Nothing Else” — Unit test
Question 3 • TRECA Applied English 9-221
Read the paragraph.Devin slept soundly, dreaming of his baseball tournament. He had loaded his gear bag the night before with his bat, glove, and sunflower seeds. His mom had put sports drinks and water bottles in the cooler. Everything he needed was packed and waiting in the garage. His hat and neatly folded uniform were beside his bed. All that day he had talked endlessly with his brother about the teams he would face in the tournament. While he slept, however, storm clouds gathered. By 3:00 a.m., the rain had begun to fall. It continued ceaselessly, intensifying as Devin’s alarm sounded at 7:00 a.m.
Answer
A
Devin will sleep through his alarm.
B
Devin’s team will win the tournament.
C
Devin’s garage will be flooded by the rain.
D
Devin will be disappointed by the weather.
Explanation
Devin has prepared carefully and spent the day talking excitedly about the tournament, so he is looking forward to it. The rain began before he woke up and kept getting heavier, which could disrupt the tournament. Therefore, the most reasonable inference is that Devin will be disappointed by the weather.
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