Question

Which one of the following sentences best describes the character of Jamie Sabin? a. He’s young and eager to get home. b. He’s a dreamer looking forward to a great new life. c. He’s uncertain about his future in Preston, Virginia. d. He’s a soldier who has just enlisted in the military. What connects the wake of the bus to abandoned hopes? a. Blue smoke b. Asphalt c. Dust d. Diesel pistons Which phrase best shows that Kathryn is tense and possibly unhappy? a. “pained furrows between her brows” b. “counted the rhythm of passing utility poles” c. “half asleep, but wide awake” d. “long olive fingers pressed nervously against the tote bag” What is the main theme of the excerpt? a. The stress of travel b. The concept of home c. The military life d. The bus experience What is the connection between Kathryn and Jamie?

Answer 1

Answer:

Out of the given options, the following answers are those which apply the most,

Explanation:

For answer 1:  OPTION C

Jamie is uncertain about his future in Preston

Explanation: This is so because throughout the story the narrator uses words like, "unknown" to describe him.

For answer 2:  OPTION A

The Blue smoke connects the wake of the bus to abandoned hopes. It has been used as an adjective in the story that how the bus leave behind blue smoke.

For answer 3:  OPTION D

Diesel pistons uses the phrase, "long olive fingers pressed nervously against the tote bag" which shows that Kathryn is tense and possibly unhappy. There was a use of words, "pressed nervously" to showcase that she was indeed nervous. Being nervous and tense is similar in this context.