The Portrait of a Lady Chapter 1 Expressions Quiz
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What did people say about the narrator's grandmother?

  • She was a successful businesswoman.
  • She was old and wrinkled with no family.
  • She was once a famous actress.
  • She was young and pretty with a husband. (correct)
  • How did the narrator and others react to the grandmother's stories of her youth?

  • They believed every word she said.
  • They were jealous of her exciting past.
  • They thought she should write a book about her experiences.
  • They found it absurd and undignified, treating it like fables. (correct)
  • What did the narrator think about the idea of his grandmother being young and pretty?

  • It was an amusing concept.
  • It was a believable fact.
  • It was a heartwarming thought.
  • It was almost revolting to consider. (correct)
  • How is the narrator's grandfather described in the text?

    <p>Appearing very old with a big turban, loose clothes, and a long white beard.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the grandmother's physical appearance?

    <p>She was always short, fat, and slightly bent with a criss-cross of wrinkles on her face.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the narrator and others treat the grandmother's stories like fables?

    <p>Because they seemed absurd and undignified coming from her.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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