Question 13
NECO
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2019
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
The following excerpt is taken from Flannery O'Connor's short story *A Good Man Is Hard to Find*:\n\n"The old woman turned her head and stared at the sky. The clouds were low, and the road stretched out like a ribbon of dust under the hot sun. She felt the heat of the day settle into the bones of the car as they drove past the abandoned cotton gin."\n\nIdentify the time period and geographical setting implied by the passage, and discuss how this setting influences the characters' decisions in the story.
Answer Options
A.
The passage portrays an urban Northern United States setting in the 1920s; the bustling streets and modern factories suggest a fast‑paced environment that drives the characters toward a spontaneous road trip.
B.
The excerpt suggests a rural Midwestern setting during the 1970s; the flat plains and abandoned grain silo create a sense of monotony that leads the family to seek excitement by taking a scenic detour.
Correct Answer
C.
The passage depicts a rural Southern United States setting in the 1950s; the hot, isolated road and the abandoned cotton gin convey a sense of vulnerability that encourages the family's casual detour, ultimately steering them toward the fatal encounter with the Misfit.
D.
The text indicates a coastal Western United States backdrop in the 1940s; the ocean breezes and seaside highway imply a relaxed atmosphere that influences the characters to stop at a beachside diner.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
The passage depicts a rural Southern United States setting in the 1950s; the hot, isolated road and the abandoned cotton gin convey a sense of vulnerability that encourages the family's casual detour, ultimately steering them toward the fatal encounter with the Misfit.
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This is
Neco
2019
Literature In English
Question 13.
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objective
questions from the
2019
Neco
Literature In English
examination.
Difficulty level:
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