Question 1

How old was the man mentioned in the passage?

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eighty-five years

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seventy-five years

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ninety years

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eighty years

Question 2

What physical conditions were declining for the old man?

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his hearing and his eyesight

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his memory and his balance

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his speed and agility

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his strength and flexibility

Question 3

What did the townsfolk think about the man's decision to drive?

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They feared his driving

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They didn't care about his driving

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They thought he was a good driver

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They encouraged him to drive

Question 4

What did the man often struggle with while driving?

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grinding his gears and veering off the road

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parallel parking

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driving under the speed limit

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putting on his seatbelt

Question 5

What did the man think about his ability to drive despite his age?

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He insisted on driving

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He was not sure about driving

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He wanted to stop driving

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He thought he needed help

Question 6

How did the man’s eyesight affect his driving?

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He couldn’t see clearly

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He saw better than before

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It didn’t affect his driving

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He preferred to drive at night

Question 7

What were some risks associated with the old man's driving?

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He nearly steered into trees

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He drove too slowly

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He forgot where he was going

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He parked incorrectly

Question 8

What adjective is used to describe the man’s insistence on driving at his age?

Accepted Answer

queer

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brave

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foolish

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noble

Question 9

What emotional state did the townsfolk express regarding the old man's driving?

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fear

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surprise

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amusement

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indifference

Question 10

What general theme does this passage illustrate about aging and independence?

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The challenges of maintaining independence

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The importance of young drivers

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The ease of aging

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The joy of driving

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