Question 15 • VT-FL-FAST-Grade 10 English Language Arts-Reading
Read the passage from “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.”She smiled that slow dragging smile, "Thank you, Mrs. Henderson. I'd prefer Marguerite, though." My name was beautiful when she said it. "I've been meaning to talk to her, anyway." They gave each other age-group looks.
Answer
A
It helps the reader to infer that Marguerite is nosy.
B
It helps the reader to infer that Mrs. Flowers is picky.
C
It helps the reader to infer that Momma is intimidated.
D
It helps the reader to infer that Marguerite is perceptive.
Explanation
Marguerite notices the knowing looks exchanged between Mrs. Flowers and Momma and recognizes that the adults share an understanding. This observation suggests she is perceptive. The passage does not show her prying into anyone’s business or Mrs. Flowers being picky.
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