1) which of these best describes the way the first paragraph functions in the passage as a whole?
a) it provides an anecdote before introducing the topic of restoring a victorian house.
b) it provides background on why the house daniel and kate purchased needs so many repairs.
c) it divides the passage into two parts, one focused on daniel and kate and the other focused on the house.
d) it sets up a contrast between how daniel and kate feel about the house now and how they used to feel about the house.

2) why did the owner of the house sell it to daniel for a low price?
a) she knew that restoring the house would cost a significant amount of money.
b) she wanted to once again be proud of the home that had been her childhood home.
c) she appreciated that daniel wanted to restore the house so that it remained a single-family home.
d) she knew that daniel had a family and therefore did not have a great deal of money to invest in the house.

3) when daniel, kate, and their friends were renovating the parlor, what did they do right after they removed the walls, lathe, and carpeting?
a) added crown molding
b) hired a mason to replace the chimney
c) removed an old bookcase from the stairs
d) installed new wiring and added insulation

4) which of these describes the difference between the way daniel felt when he first purchased the victorian and the way he feels now?
a) when he first purchased the house, daniel was excited about restoring it, but now he is worried that he will not be able to restore it.
b) by the time he purchased the house, daniel realized that it might be too much work, but he is now determined to complete each necessary task.
c) when he purchased the house, daniel had a mental picture of how beautiful it would be when it was restored, but now he has lowered his expectations.
d) when he first purchased the house, daniel was very worried that he might not have enough money to restore it, and now he is certain that he does not.

5) which of these is not an accurate description of the passage?
a) a man realizes he may never be able to accomplish a dream he once had.
b) a family discovers a historical passageway underneath a staircase in their home.
c) a man holds steadfast in his determination to remodel his family’s victorian home.
d) a woman feels frustrated because her husband is unable to do what he said he would do.