The Odyssey and Epic Poetry: An Introduction, Part 1 — Cumulative exam
Question 28 • Online ELA 9 - A
Read the passage from “Initiation.”Millicent and Bev took a bus ahead of the rest of the girls; they had to stand up on the way to Lewiston Square. Bev seemed very cross about something. Finally she said, "You were talking with Herb Dalton at lunch today.""No," Millicent said honestly."Well, I saw you smile at him. That's practically as bad as talking. Remember not to do it again."
Answer
A
Millicent feels confused by Bev.
B
Bev wants to embarrass Millicent.
C
Millicent is afraid of Bev.
D
Bev is jealous of Millicent.
Explanation
Bev is upset because Millicent smiled at Herb Dalton, and she warns Millicent not to do it again. Her strong reaction suggests she is jealous of Millicent’s attention to Herb. The best choice is “Bev is jealous of Millicent.”
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