Which choice best describes the developmentalĪ) A careful analysis of a traditional practiceī) A detailed depiction of a meaningful encounterĬ) A definitive response to a series of questionsĭ) A cheerful recounting of an amusing anecdoteĪs used in line 1 and line 65, “directly” most Which choice best describes what happens in theĪ) One character argues with another characterī) One character receives a surprising request fromĬ) One character reminisces about choices she hasĭ) One character criticizes another character for a man who marries a woman of higher status and takes her.Naomi turned to go back into the house, then Thinks he can marry the Fuji heir and take her to “Where did you meet such a fellow? Imagine! He The sight of Naomi’s clear eyes, her dark brows “Mother?” Chie heard Naomi’s low voice and Grace, like a cat making off with a fish. You don’t wish to contact me, I’ll reapproach you in Without your consent, I must go toĪmerica, to secure a new home for my bride.”Įager to make his point, he’d been looking her full If you give yourĬonsent, I become Naomi’s yoshi.* We’ll live in the IĪsk directly because the use of a go-between takes My candidacy by the unseemliness of this proposal. Suddenly Chie felt the dampness of the night. “Depending on your response, I may stay in Needed to make a good marriage, Chie had made no Naomi was eighteen and training endlessly in the arts Unauthorized copying or reuse of any part of this page is illegal. Things that have no importance in an adult’s mind? So earnestly, so hurriedly, so endearingly about Akira’s message,ĭelivered like a formal speech, filled her with But how am IĮven noting Naomi’s breathless reaction to the “Congratulations,” Chie said with amusement. I’ve an opportunity to go to America, asĭentist for Seattle’s Japanese community.” Normally I wouldĪpproach you more properly but I’ve received word Your business can wait for a moment or two.” “Come inside, get out of this nasty night. In the dim light his eyes shone with sincerity. “Madame,” said Akira, “forgive my disruption, Stones, she saw his reflection like a dark double. Surface of the courtyard’s rain-drenched paving As heīlack cap in one, a yellow oil-paper umbrella in the Twenties, slim and serious, wearing the black Chie heard a softĪkira was waiting in the entry. Questioned as she picked the name card off the “Who is it at this hour, in this weather?” Chie Spread over the sides of the table so their legs were She and Naomi were reading atĪ low table set atop a charcoal brazier. Then the maid brought aĬalling card to the drawing room, for Chie.Ĭhie was reluctant to go to her guest perhaps she So at first Chie thought him only the wind. He pounded on theĭoor while a cold rain beat on the shuttered veranda, Go-between-would Chie have been more receptive? Mother to speak to his father to approach a That it? Had he followed form-had he asked his Chie and her daughter Naomi are members of theĪkira came directly, breaking all tradition. This passage is from Lydia Minatoya, The Strangeness ofīeauty. Questions 1-10 are based on the following Implied in the passage or passages and in any accompanying graphics (such as a table or After readingĮach passage or pair, choose the best answer to each question based on what is stated or Turn to Section 1 of your answer sheet to answer the questions in this section.Įach passage or pair of passages below is followed by a number of questions. # After you’ve taken the practice test, score it It’s one of the best ways to get ready for the SAT. College Board, SAT, and the acorn logo are registered trademarks of the College Board.
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