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What transformation did the English language undergo for the author as they progressed through school?
What transformation did the English language undergo for the author as they progressed through school?
- It became less important, replaced by other interests
- It became duller and more difficult to understand
- It expanded and deepened, becoming a beautiful language (correct)
- It remained stagnant, without any significant change
What activity did the author enjoy doing in literature classes?
What activity did the author enjoy doing in literature classes?
- Acting as a character in plays or reading aloud to classmates (correct)
- Solving grammar puzzles
- Writing short stories
- Engaging in debates about literary theories
Which author was NOT discovered by the author at the school library?
Which author was NOT discovered by the author at the school library?
- William Faulkner (correct)
- Walt Whitman
- Ernest Hemingway
- Jane Austen
What type of music did the author collect records of?
What type of music did the author collect records of?
What literary form did the author enjoy reading and reciting?
What literary form did the author enjoy reading and reciting?
What did the author's intense reading and music appreciation reflect about their being?
What did the author's intense reading and music appreciation reflect about their being?
What aspect of the English language fascinated the author in the first years of life?
What aspect of the English language fascinated the author in the first years of life?
In which city did the author experience their true encounter with living English?
In which city did the author experience their true encounter with living English?
What feature of the author's aunt and uncle's house left a lasting impression on them?
What feature of the author's aunt and uncle's house left a lasting impression on them?
What event did the author attend during their visit to the United States?
What event did the author attend during their visit to the United States?
What was the author's initial impression of the United States?
What was the author's initial impression of the United States?
What aspect of the author's experience in the United States is most deeply imprinted in their memory?
What aspect of the author's experience in the United States is most deeply imprinted in their memory?
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