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Question 1
Part A
How should the sentence "I'm highly honored! be interpreted by the reader?
"oh, indeed! I'm highly honored!" (paragraph 27)

A. It should be read as an ironic statement because Richard Kennedy is not being sincere.
B. It should be taken literally because Richard Kennedy is touched by the doctor's reassurance
C. It should be seen a humorous because Richard Kennedy is trying to make the doctor laugh.
D. It should be regarded as an exaggeration because Richard Kennedy is only slightly honored

Part B
Select the detail from the passage that supports the answer in Part A
A. "holding out the copy of the Daily Telegraph"
B. "the gallant scot gave way to a genuine explosion of wrath
C. "the Scotchman gave a leap that a wild goat would not have been ashamed of"
D. "stood speechless with amazement"

2. What is the meaning of the word conceive as it is used in this sentence from the passage?
"to prevent the greatest piece of folly that ever was conceived." (paragraph 17)
A. To understand clearly
B. to develop an idea
C. to have an opinion
D. to begin or originate

3. How does the author develop a central idea of the passage in paragraphs 1 through 5?
A. By explaining the differenced between Kennedy and Ferguson, the author develops the idea that they were once much more alike
B. By describing the early friendship between Kennedy and Ferguson, the author develops the idea that they were once much more alike
C. By comparing and contrasting Kennedy and Ferguson, the author develops the ideas that Kennedy worries about Ferguson being in danger.
D. By telling the history of Kennedy and Ferguson, the author develops the idea that they have grown tired of each other.

4. A bark is a small ship. what does the author mean to tie up his bark for life?
"So, Kennedy besought the doctor to tie up his bark for life, having done enough for science, and to much for the gratitude of men." (paragraph 6)
A. To pun an end to his explorations.
B. to stop traveling by boat
C. to halt his experiments on transportation
D. To tie his boat more securely to the dock.