Analysis of an Excerpt from 'Those Who Don't'

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What is the narrator's perception of the people who come into their neighborhood?

  • They think the narrator's group is welcoming and friendly.
  • They think the narrator's group is dangerous and will attack them. (correct)
  • They know the identities of the people in the narrator's group.
  • They are not scared of the narrator's group.

Why does the narrator mention 'shiny knives' in the text?

  • To emphasize the danger that others perceive in the narrator's group. (correct)
  • To showcase the narrator's admiration for sharp objects.
  • To signify friendship among the people in the neighborhood.
  • To highlight a particular tool used by the narrator's group.

How does the narrator describe their own feelings when entering a neighborhood of a different color?

  • Their car windows get rolled down to interact with others.
  • Their knees go shakity-shake and they feel scared. (correct)
  • They become more relaxed and comfortable.
  • They immediately recognize familiar faces.

Why does the narrator mention 'Fat Boy' in the text?

<p>To highlight a person's change in appearance over time. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the actions described in the text imply about the societal dynamics present?

<p>It highlights segregation and fear between different neighborhoods. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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