Mood and Narrative Techniques in "Lather and Nothing Else” — Unit test
Question 18 • TRECA Applied English 9-221
Read the passage from "The Quinceanera.”The next thing I knew, the alarm on my phone rang, startling me out of a daze. It was 12:30, time for me to leave! In a rush of misery I realized I had to make a choice: get my sister’s gift or make it to my movie on time. A quick look at the jewelry reminded me that there wasn’t anything here I thought she’d like anyhow. But I had to get her something! And then it hit me. My sister liked movies – I could get her movie tickets at the theatre, or a gift certificate she could use whenever she wanted!
Answer
A
regret his decision and go back to the jewelry store.
B
get involved with his friends and the movie and forget the gift.
C
watch the movie and then buy his sister a gift she will enjoy.
D
stay late with his friends and arrive late to the party.
Explanation
The narrator realizes the jewelry is not something his sister would like, but he still wants to get her a gift. He thinks of movie tickets or a gift certificate because his sister likes movies, so he can watch his movie and then buy her a gift she will enjoy. This matches choice C.
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