2. Which detail below is the one that most likely would ​NOT​ be used as a detail to
support the answer to question 1? 10.1
A. “She knew he didn’t want to speak much until the first drink was finished...”
B. “...enjoying his company after the long hours alone in the house.”
C. “She loved to luxuriate in the presence of this man...”
D. “She loved the far, intent look of his eyes when they rested on her...”

3. Which of the following quotations best characterizes Mary ​at the beginning​ of the
story?
A. “Her first instinct was not to believe any of it, to reject it all.
B. “She loved to luxuriate in the presence of this man.”
C. “All right then, they would have lamb for supper.”
D. “She began thinking very fast.”

4. All of the following are clues that Mr. Maloney is troubled, ​except​? 5.1
A. Speaking rudely
B. Drinking heavily
C. Arriving home late
D. Ignoring her when she asks a question

5. Patrick upsets Mary’s perfect world of domestic happiness by telling her he is
_______ . 5.1
A. sick B. leaving C. unhappy D. dying

6. Which detail below best supports the answer to question 5? 5.1
A. “...I’ve thought about it a great deal.”
B. “So there it is...”
C. “And I know it’s a bad time to be telling you...”
D. “Of course I’ll give you money and see you’re looked after.

7. Which does the following detail from paragraph 35 suggest? 5
“There really needn’t be any fuss. I hope not anyway. It wouldn’t be very good for my job.”
A. Patrick is more concerned about Mary than his job.
B. Patrick is more concerned about his job than Mary.
C. Patrick is more concerned about his health than Mary’s health.
D. Patrick is more concerned with the unborn baby’s health than Mary’s health.