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Unit Test — Unit test

Question 13 • TX-English III B

Read the excerpt from Infinite Jest.‘My application’s not bought,’ I am telling them, calling into the darkness of the red cave that opens out before closed eyes. ‘I am not just a boy who plays tennis. I have an intricate history. Experiences and feelings. I’m complex. ‘I read,’ I say. ‘I study and read. I bet I’ve read everything you’ve read. Don’t think I haven’t. I consume libraries. I wear out spines and ROM-drives. I do things like get in a taxi and say, “The library, and step on it.” My instincts concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, I can tell, with due respect.What conclusion can readers draw about this character vs. society conflict?

Answer
A
The narrator is uncomfortable and defensive.
B
The narrator has destroyed school property.
C
The narrator earns good grades in school.
D
The narrator is being punished for his behavior.
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