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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Analyzing Layers of Meaning in The Surrender Tree

Question 1 • 2026-2027_MDCPS_1001375_English 3 B-CR

Which part of this excerpt best contributes to the contemplative, or thoughtful, tone of the passage?

Answer
A
“My father captures some who pretend / they don’t know their owners’ names”
B
“They must want to be sold / to someone new.”
C
“My father brings the same runaways back, / over and over.”
D
“I don’t understand why they never give up! / Why don’t they lose hope?”
Which part of this excerpt best contributes to…