Question 2
BOOKMARK
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer
Part B.
Part A
How does hiding the identity of the man seated behind Phil
affect the way readers experience the story?
It makes readers wonder why Phil took the ring.
It creates sympathy for Phil's situation.
It leads readers to believe the man knows Phil.
It gives Phil a surprising solution to his problem.
Part B
Which sentence from the passage supports the answer in Part
A?
"The conductor's face was a curious and interesting study when he
heard this announcement." (paragraph 25)
"Phil was certainly dismayed, for he felt that it might be difficult for
him to prove that he came honestly in possession of the ring."
(paragraph 14)
"I don't want wholly to discourage you, and so I will tell you that I,
too
,
came to New York at your age with the same object in view, with
less
money in my pocket than you possess." (paragraph 34)
"Upon this Philip drew the ring from his finger and handed it to the
young lady, who went back to the car where her friends were sitting,
while the conductor
humbly took his leave." (paragraph 26)