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Which statement best describes the narrator's relationship with Bridget and Deb?
Which statement best describes the narrator's relationship with Bridget and Deb?
- Bridget is the narrator's sister, and Deb is a family friend.
- Bridget is the narrator's ex-wife, and Deb is the current partner. (correct)
- Bridget and Deb are both the narrator's partners.
- Bridget is the narrator's wife, and Deb is a friend.
What does the phrase 'emotionally intrepid' suggest about Deb?
What does the phrase 'emotionally intrepid' suggest about Deb?
- She is emotionally detached.
- She is emotionally immature.
- She is emotionally unstable.
- She is emotionally courageous and resilient. (correct)
What is the significance of the 'Thanksgiving table' in the passage?
What is the significance of the 'Thanksgiving table' in the passage?
- It is a metaphor for the narrator's conflicted feelings about Bridget.
- It represents the narrator's desire to move on from the past.
- It represents a family gathering where Deb feels like an outsider. (correct)
- It symbolizes the narrator's gratitude towards Deb.
Which statement best describes Deb's feelings towards Bridget?
Which statement best describes Deb's feelings towards Bridget?
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What does the phrase 'present yet absent' suggest about Bridget's condition?
What does the phrase 'present yet absent' suggest about Bridget's condition?
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Which statement best describes the narrator's attitude towards Deb's feelings?
Which statement best describes the narrator's attitude towards Deb's feelings?
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What does the phrase 'more loaded' suggest about Deb's feelings on Thanksgiving?
What does the phrase 'more loaded' suggest about Deb's feelings on Thanksgiving?
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Which statement best describes the tone of the passage?
Which statement best describes the tone of the passage?
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What is the purpose of the phrase 'yet another milestone' in the passage?
What is the purpose of the phrase 'yet another milestone' in the passage?
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Which statement best describes the overall theme of the passage?
Which statement best describes the overall theme of the passage?
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