AnswersIDEAL ENGLISH 9 SUMMER 2026 SabatiniMood and Narrative Techniques in "Lather and Nothing Else”

Mood and Narrative Techniques in "Lather and Nothing Else” Answers

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The mood of a story is the

A
main feeling expressed by the central character.
B
emotion or atmosphere created by the author.
C
happiness felt by readers as conflict is solved.
D
struggle between two forces or characters.
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Read the excerpt from "Lather and Nothing Else."I went on lathering his face. My hands began to tremble again. The man could not be aware of this, which was lucky for me. But I wished he had not come in. Probably many of our men had seen him enter the shop. And with the enemy in my house I felt a certain responsibility.

A
lathering
B
tremble
C
aware
D
enter
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Which line from "Lather and Nothing Else." best reveals internal conflict?

A
To cover my nervousness, I went on honing the razor.
B
He evidently took it for granted that I was on the side of the existing regime.
C
He looked younger, several years younger than when he had come in.
D
And it would be so easy to kill him. He deserves it. Or does he? No!
4

Which is an example of internal conflict?

A
climbing a mountain in a snowstorm
B
fighting to change an unfair law
C
making a difficult decision
D
speaking angrily with a neighbor
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How does writer Hernando Tellez use pacing to create suspense in "Lather and Nothing Else"?

A
The story begins with fast-paced action, then slows to a gentler rhythm as characters are developed toward the end.
B
The story moves quickly from the beginning, which allows for character development, and then the plot slows.
C
The story moves slowly at first, then the tension increases as the barber’s inner thoughts become quicker and more intense.
D
The story begins slowly, which creates mystery, then fast-paced action is used to build an exciting conclusion.
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Choose the word with a positive connotation.Young Farmer Johnson ________ the baby lambs into the pen.

A
pushed
B
dragged
C
shoved
D
coaxed
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Review this excerpt from "Lather and Nothing Else."I estimated he had a four-days’ growth of beard, the four days he had been gone on the last foray after our men. His face looked burnt, tanned by the sun.I started to work carefully on the shaving soap. I scraped some slices from the cake, dropped them into the mug, then added a little lukewarm water, and stirred with the brush. The lather soon began to rise."The fellows in the troop must have just about asmuch beard as I.” I went on stirring up lather.

A
The short, choppy sentences slow the pace and provide background information.
B
The short, choppy sentences quicken the pace and create a sense of urgency.
C
The long, detailed sentences slow the pace and provide background information.
D
The long, detailed sentences quicken the pace and create a sense of urgency.
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Review the passage from "Lather and Nothing Else."The chin was now clean, polished, soft. The man got up and looked at himself in the glass. He ran his hand over the skin and felt its freshness, its newness.

A
pleasant.
B
humorous.
C
dangerous.
D
disagreeable.
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Read the excerpt from "Lather and Nothing Else."I went on lathering his face. My hands began to tremble again. The man could not be aware of this, which was lucky for me. But I wished he had not come in. Probably many of our men had seen him enter the shop. And with the enemy in my house I felt a certain responsibility.

A
His goal is to be a loyal revolutionary.
B
His goal is to harm his customers.
C
His opponents are the men outside.
D
He feels torn between staying and running.

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