Question 1

How do the stranger's actions in paragraph 8 affect Kana's internal conflict?

Accepted Answer

His kindness in blocking the wind helps Kana overcome her mistrust of foreigners.

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His friendly gesture toward Kana causes her to feel even more nervous.

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His disregard for Kana validates her beliefs about the superiority of her culture.

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His rudeness in stepping in front of Kana confirms her opinion of foreigners.

Question 2

What detail is left unresolved at the end of the selection?

Accepted Answer

The final destination for Jimmy and his father

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Whether Jimmy can fully accept his father's authority

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Jimmy's feelings about leaving the cabin

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Whether the cabin will be secured after Jimmy and his father leave

Question 3

The author establishes conflict in paragraph 1 by describing the -

Accepted Answer

narrator's thoughts as he allows the salesperson into the house

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salesperson's movements as he brings out his product

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obvious weight of the salesperson's case

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narrator's observations of the neighborhood

Question 4

Why does Alejandro allow the old woman to stay in the clinic?

Accepted Answer

He assumes that the nursing home director has political connections.

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He doesn’t trust the nursing home staff to know how to care for her.

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He doesn’t want to release her until the results of her blood test arrive.

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He wants to be present when the old woman’s granddaughter arrives.

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