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What is the approximate age of the grandmother described in the text?
What is the approximate age of the grandmother described in the text?
- 75 years old
- 90 years old (correct)
- 95 years old
- 85 years old
Which phrase describes the grandmother's acceptance of her solitude?
Which phrase describes the grandmother's acceptance of her solitude?
- Celebrated her independence fervently
- Resisted isolation with anger
- Accepted her seclusion with resignation (correct)
- Embraced her solitude joyfully
What did observers think of the grandmother's past childhood games?
What did observers think of the grandmother's past childhood games?
- They considered them absurd and undignified (correct)
- They thought they were boring and forgettable
- They found them beautiful and inspiring
- They admired her for being carefree
How is the grandfather's personality characterized?
How is the grandfather's personality characterized?
What does the phrase 'a veritable bedlam of chirrupings' refer to?
What does the phrase 'a veritable bedlam of chirrupings' refer to?
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Bedlam
Bedlam
A chaotic or noisy scene, often caused by many people or things.
Frivolous Rebukes
Frivolous Rebukes
Trivial or unimportant criticisms. They don't matter much.
Turning Point
Turning Point
A significant moment of change or transition in someone's life.
Accepted With Resignation
Accepted With Resignation
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The Grandmother's Appearance
The Grandmother's Appearance
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