Repetition in “The Land of Laughter” Answers

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In "The Land of Laughter,” which quote from the beginning of the story creates the most suspense and introduces the story’s action?

A
“And, in the summer, they nearly died with the heat up there; and in the winter with the cold.”
B
"There!" she said, bobbing her little curls. "What did I tell you. You have much to learn."
C
“Once upon a time there were two dear little boys, and they were all alone in the world.”
D
“It is a long, long way from here; and it will take you many days."
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Which situation happens more than once in "The Land of Laughter”?

A
They learn how to laugh.
B
They get lost along their path.
C
They refuse a stranger’s offer.
D
They find the Land of Laughter.
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In "The Land of Laughter,” which element is repeated so that tension builds in the story?

A
the different lands that they visit
B
the appearance of the dear old lady
C
the different sounds of laughter they hear
D
the appearance of strangers on the path
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In "The Land of Laughter,” the statement "And tears of delight came into her lovely eyes” has what effect on the story?

A
The story reaches its most exciting part.
B
The story’s problems start.
C
The exposition of the story begins.
D
The tension of the story eases.
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In "The Land of Laughter,” when the author repeats the word "screech” to describe the rickety bed in the attic, readers most likely:

A
feel sad for the boys.
B
wonder if the boys always lived there.
C
feel sorry for the owners of the house.
D
question whether anyone knows they are there.
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Which plot element in "The Land of Laughter” creates suspense?

A
hearing the sounds of laughter
B
being given a place to stay
C
meeting the old men on the road
D
sleeping on the side of the highway
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In "The Land of Laughter,” which part of the story creates anticipation that something big might happen?

A
They are tempted by riches.
B
They escape from the house.
C
They are unable to find the highway.
D
They do not believe the old lady’s story.
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Near the end of "The Land of Laughter,” when the lady continues to tell the boys to practice their smile, it creates a feeling of:

A
suspense.
B
boredom.
C
impatience.
D
sorrow.
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In "The Land of Laughter,” when each new stranger appears, readers most likely:

A
relax knowing nothing worse can happen to the boys.
B
become more worried about the boys’ plan.
C
are sure that the boys will reach their goal.
D
realize that the boys will be safe soon.
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In "The Land of Laughter,” which sentence is used several times?

A
“Is there such a land?”
B
“They thanked him kindly.”
C
“Where are you going so fast, little boys?”
D
“You will regret not going with me.”

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