What does the word “compelling” mean as used in paragraph 12?
A. to urge someone to do something
B. to think deeply about something
C. to become slightly interested in something
D. to scare someone into doing something
Which quote from paragraph 12 best supports the answer to Part A?
A. “After dithering about like this in the cold for two or three minutes”
B. “when all at once his eye was caught and held in the most peculiar manner”
C. “Each word was like a large black eye staring at him through the glass”
D. “forcing him to stay where he was and not to walk away from that house”
What can the reader infer about the landlady from her conversation with Billy in the sitting room?
A. She was a doctor or likely had some medical training, as evidenced by her ability to stuff her pets.
B. She is a lonely old woman who lost her son in the war and tries to replace
The word “compelling” in this context means “to urge someone to do something.” Thus, the correct answer is:
A. to urge someone to do something.
The quote that best supports this answer is:
D. “forcing him to stay where he was and not to walk away from that house.”
This indicates that something is compelling him to not leave, implying a strong persuasion or urge.
Regarding the inference about the landlady:
A. She was a doctor or likely had some medical training, as evidenced by her ability to stuff her pets.
This implies that she possesses skills that suggest a background in care or biology, which aligns with the act of taxidermy.
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