1. The passage most strongly suggests that Helga changes to 'another, warmer tone' (sentence 27) because she wants to
A. get more information from Margaret about Jim Vayle
B. convince Margaret to have breakfast with her
C. avoid being rude to Margaret Correct
D. stop Margaret from leaving
Explanation
Helga shifts to a warmer tone because she wishes to soften her refusal. The text shows she is refusing Margaret’s offer but quickly adds gratitude to avoid sounding rude. There is no evidence she wants breakfast, information about Jim Vayle, or to stop Margaret from leaving.
2. The description of the sunrise in the sixth paragraph (sentences 18–21) mainly serves to
A. emphasize Helga's love of the outdoors
B. illustrate Helga's inattentiveness to her visitor Correct
C. underscore Margaret's concern for Helga's well-being
D. suggest Margaret's astonishment at Helga’s behavior
Explanation
The sunrise imagery reflects Helga’s distraction and detachment from the visitor, showing she is inattentive. It does not emphasize outdoor love, Margaret’s concern, or Margaret’s astonishment.
3. In the passage, Margaret indicates that she’s concerned when she first sees Helga because she worries that Helga
A. will be late to meet her students
B. has allowed her room to become messy
C. is upset with another teacher
D. has decided to join the English department Correct
Explanation
Margaret’s concern arises because Helga seems unwell and disengaged, suggesting a deeper problem. The other options are unsupported, but the passage implies Margaret thinks Helga may have made a decision that affects her career (joining English department).
4. According to the passage, Margaret and others at Naxos generally regard Helga as
A. highly reliable
B. unusually friendly
C. relatively practical
D. somewhat intimidating Correct
Explanation
The text states that nearly everyone was a little afraid of Helga, which means she was seen as intimidating. There is no evidence that she was considered reliable, overly friendly, or practical.
5. The author quoted in Passage 1 would likely argue that the historian's having 'lifted passages from other historians' (sentence 4, Passage 2) is
A. an example of academic collaboration
B. deserving of harsh punishment
C. far from an isolated incident Correct
D. a comparatively recent problem
Explanation
The author in Passage 1 frames plagiarism as common and widespread rather than rare, suggesting it is 'far from an isolated incident.' The other options either exaggerate punishment or mischaracterize the historical perspective.