RC Literature: Age of Innocence Problem Set

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The main purpose of the passage is to
- criticize the customs of wealthy New Yorkers in the 1920s.
- explain the relationship between a character and his fiancé.
- provide a summary of a popular opera.
- depict societal norms and conventions through the eyes of a young man.
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Question2
The third paragraph (lines 34-52) mainly serves to
- illustrate that fact that Newland feels at ease there amongst the high class of society.
- highlight the contrast between informal and formal conventions of the time.
- demonstrate how both the scenery and the operatic players fit beautifully together.
- emphasize that young people attend the opera out of a sense of duty rather than pleasure.
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Question3
As used in line 67, “miracle” most nearly means
- wonder
- sensation
- future wife
- mystery
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Over the course of the passage, the main focus of Newland Archer’s thoughts shifts from the
- difficulties he faces when fitting in with society to elation at finding a wife.
- ponderings of societal decorum to acceptance of his fate.
- protestations he feels for following niceties to begrudging compliance.
- initial exuberance about the opera to dislike of its main characters.
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Question5
Which choice best supports the idea that Newland inherently accepts proper societal behavior?
- Lines 13-15 (“He had\(\ldots\)realization.”)
- Lines 15-23 (“This was\(\ldots\)singing.”)
- Lines 29-33 (“This seemed\(\ldots\)hair.”)
- Lines 34-37 (“No expense\(\ldots\)Vienna.”)
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Question6
Based on the passage, which of the following is Newland most concerned with in a wife?
- She can verbally spar with her peers yet remains modest.
- She can appeal to others but is meek in public.
- She is educated, though not ostentatious.
- She comes from a good family and has an inheritance.
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Question7
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
- Lines 55-59 (“‘We’ll read\(\ldots\)bride.”)
- Lines 59-61 (“He did\(\ldots\)such.”)
- Lines 61-67 (“He meant\(\ldots\)it.”)
- Lines 69-76 (“But he\(\ldots\)system.”)
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Question8
The main purpose of the description in lines 23-33 (“She, Madame Nilsson\(\ldots\)hair”) is to
- indicate that Archer lives by archaic societal rules.
- provide humorous, albeit absurd, ways in which societal norms are followed.
- explain that Archer’s lifestyle is new to him, having grown up in a lower class.
- accentuate Archer’s displeasure with having to follow society’s rules.
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Question9
The passage best supports which characterization of Madame Nilsson’s attitude towards Monsieur Capoul?
- She remains genuinely oblivious to his advances.
- She values his persistence and intentions to pursue her.
- She recognizes her own inferiority to his position in society.
- She is weary of his romantically-inclined perseverance.
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Question10
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
- Lines 12-13 (“The second\(\ldots\)one.”)
- Lines 23-29 (“She, Madame\(\ldots\)audiences.”)
- Lines 42-47 (“In the\(\ldots\)chemisette.”)
- Lines 47-52 (“With downcast\(\ldots\)wing.”)
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Question11
Which situation is most similar to that described in lines 69-76 (“but he\(\ldots\)system.”)?
- Someone born into poverty who attends college and works hard to be a part of the upper middle class.
- A woman discounting the societal conventions of her grandparents and living on her own.
- A man taking his parents’ wealth for granted and possessing no job skills upon moving out.
- A person who follows the lead of their peers and emulates their public behaviors.
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RC Literature: Age of Innocence Problem Set

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