Select the correct text in the passage.

- Fernando made an error in calculating the product of –2 and –5. Explanation: The miscalculation was in finding the product of -2 and -5 during his evaluation. When multiplying two negative numbers, such as -2 and -5, the result is always positive, which in this case should have been 10, but Fernando incorrectly calculated it as -10. Thus, the expression, when solved correctly, yields a final result of 29 instead of 9 as he calculated.

Answer:

A

Admiring

B

Sentimental

C

Compassionate

D

Disapproving

2.

PART B: Note a quote from paragraph 1 that best substantiates your response to Part A.

3.

What insights about the narrator are provided in paragraph 6? What might the author's intent be for these details?

4.

PART A: In paragraph 9, the term “peevish” most closely corresponds to:

A

Bad-tempered

B

Amused

C

Hopeful

D

Nauseous

5.

PART B: Which word gives the best hint towards the answer for Part A?

A

“‘Nonsense!’”

B

“toss of her head”

C

“wrinkled face”

D

“bloom again”

6.

PART A: What does Heidegger imply by “peculiar advantages” in paragraph 19?

7.

PART B: How does this warning tie into the story's theme?

8.

What is the probable reason the author mentions the bust of Hippocrates in paragraph 3?

9.

PART A: Review paragraph 41. What does it indicate about the Water of Youth?

A

It is more harmful to those who consume it than beneficial.

B

The subjects involved in the experiment might be envisioning its effects.

C

Dr. Heidegger already comprehends its impacts and only administers it out of cruelty.

D

Its miraculous properties are likely to enrich Dr. Heidegger significantly.

10.

PART B: Which quote most effectively supports your previous answer?

A

“Blushing, panting, struggling, chiding, laughing, her warm breath fanning each of their faces by turns, she attempted to break free, yet remained intertwined with them.”

B

“But they were youthful: their intense passions proved them so.”

C

“However, through a curious trick of perception because of the dimness of the room and the old-fashioned dresses they still wore, the tall mirror reportedly reflected the figures of the three aged, gray, withered grandfathers humorously vying for the frail unattractiveness of a withered grandmother.”

D

“Never was there a livelier depiction of youthful rivalry, with enchanting beauty as the reward.”

Explanation:

The answer is D.

I believe the answer is A. Social class discrimination.

In the passage from "Dwaina Brooks," the recurring theme underlined is the generosity of the community towards supporting Brooks’ cause, as evidenced through their donations like food and discounts. In the narrative, Dwaina Brooks assembled a group of friends and family to assist in feeding the impoverished and homeless individuals in Dallas, Texas, an initiative she began in the fourth grade.