ACT—Bell Ringer 9

3. Considering how Mrs. Sennett is portrayed in the passage, it is most reasonable to infer that the word ravaged, as it is used in line 89, most nearly means that her face reveals:

A. irritation and annoyance.

B. resentfulness and anger.

C. age and fatigue.

D. enthusiasm and excitement.

4. What is the main insight suggested by the conversation in lines 69–83?

A. The Curley family cries to manipulate Mrs. Sennett into doing what they want.

B. The narrator regrets that she is not going to Boston and is a little jealous of Mrs. Sennett.

C. Mrs. Sennett is happy to leave the Curley family because they are always whining and crying.

D. Mrs. Sennett intends to return to the Cape soon because she has discovered that they have been manipulating and taking advantage of her.