Excerpt from Pride and Prejudice (#4) Jane Austen The ladies were somewhat more fortunate, for they had the advantage of ascertaining from an upper window that he wore a blue coat, and rode a black horse. Which word could be substituted for the word ascertaining in this sentence from the third paragraph of the passage? A) amusing B) leaning C) observing D) staring

Buck did not cry out. he did not check himself, but drove in upon spitz, shoulder to shoulder, so hard that he missed the throat. they rolled over and over in the powdery snow. spitz gained his feet almost as though he had not been overthrown, slashing buck down the shoulder and leaping clear. twice his teeth clipped together, like the steel jaws of a trap, as he backed away for better footing, with lean and lifting lips that writhed and snarled. read this passage. explain what the conflict shows about buck and spitz.

Which statement best explains the relationship between the gothic genre and the characterization in the passage? o the characterization of mr. hyde contrasts with the gloomy setting that is typical of gothic fiction. o the characterization of mr. hyde reflects the preoccupation with confined spaces in gothic fiction the characterization of mr. hyde create the cheerful mood that is typical of gothic fiction. the characterization of mr. hyde reflects the focus on horror and strong emotions in gothic fiction.

Read the passage. when mother’s fever persisted for a week, father summoned our family doctor. dr. blakemore applied leeches to mother’s skin in hopes of reducing the amount of blood in her body. despite the doctor’s efforts, she languished in bed for three more days before her appetite returned and she requested a thin broth. our dear cook, mrs. davis, prepared the broth and delivered it to my mother directly, eager to ease her discomfort. what can readers infer about the time period of the passage?