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What emotion does the author convey by describing the large bell ringing for breakfast as 'its loud metallic voice crashing through the belfry overhead and into our sensitive ears'?
What emotion does the author convey by describing the large bell ringing for breakfast as 'its loud metallic voice crashing through the belfry overhead and into our sensitive ears'?
- Joy
- Fear
- Annoyance (correct)
- Sadness
What does the line '...made a bedlam within which I was securely tied' suggest about the author's experience in the new environment?
What does the line '...made a bedlam within which I was securely tied' suggest about the author's experience in the new environment?
- She felt welcomed and accepted
- She felt excited and curious
- She felt safe and comfortable
- She felt overwhelmed and restricted (correct)
What is the significance of mentioning the Indian girls wearing 'tightly fitting clothes' in comparison to the author's attire?
What is the significance of mentioning the Indian girls wearing 'tightly fitting clothes' in comparison to the author's attire?
- To illustrate the discomfort of Indian girls
- To showcase the cultural differences in dressing (correct)
- To emphasize the modesty of Indian girls
- To highlight the superiority of Indian girls
What can be interpreted about the social hierarchy from the author's observation of the boys entering at an 'opposite door'?
What can be interpreted about the social hierarchy from the author's observation of the boys entering at an 'opposite door'?
What traditional practice is hinted at by the author when describing 'shingled hair' worn by some of the Indian girls?
What traditional practice is hinted at by the author when describing 'shingled hair' worn by some of the Indian girls?
Based on the text, what is the author's attitude towards being stripped of her blanket?
Based on the text, what is the author's attitude towards being stripped of her blanket?
'...the pupils drew a chair from under the table.' What does this action symbolize in the context of social hierarchy?
'...the pupils drew a chair from under the table.' What does this action symbolize in the context of social hierarchy?
'...watched for the three young braves who came in our party.' What does 'braves' most likely refer to in this context?
'...watched for the three young braves who came in our party.' What does 'braves' most likely refer to in this context?
'A paleface woman, with white hair, came up after us.' What does 'paleface woman' imply in this narrative?
'A paleface woman, with white hair, came up after us.' What does 'paleface woman' imply in this narrative?
How does the author feel about the 'constant clash of harsh noises'?
How does the author feel about the 'constant clash of harsh noises'?
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