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from "The Mouse"
Read the excerpt.
"As the train glided out of the station Theodoric's nervous
imagination accused himself of exhaling a weak odor of stable
yard, and possibly of displaying a moldy straw or two on his
unusually well-brushed garments. Fortunately the only other
occupant of the compartment, a lady of about the same age as
himself, seemed inclined for slumber rather than scrutiny"
What does this excerpt suggest about Theodoric?
A.
He is self-conscious.
B.
He has poor hygiene.
C.
He has low self-esteem.
D.
He does not like to talk.

Select the correct answer. which of these descriptions is the most accurate summary of chapters 5-8 of the death of ivan ilyich? ivan ilyich's pain worsens. a celebrated doctor offers a cure. it works for a short time, but the pain returns. ivan ilyich realizes that he is dyhe is consoled by the thought that he has his family to care for him. ivan ilyich cannot face up to the reality that he is dying. as he obsesses with the thought of dying, his mind swings between hope anddespair. he grows angry and bitter at everyone in his life, except his servant gerasim. when his wife and friends realize that ivan ilyich is dying, they plan several amusements to keep him in good cheer. ivan ilyich is tohear that his daughter is marrying a successful man from an influential family. as death approaches, ivan ilyich thinks about his happy childhood and his successful career. he cannot accept the fact that a good man likehim could be fated to die so young, he is happy to note that his young son will grow up to be a successful man like him.