Questions: Pretest: Defining Culture adapted from The Underdogs by Mariano Azuela "Some men on horseback rode up, shouting and sweating; two of them dismounted, while the rest rode on ahead." "We want food! Give us eggs, milk, beans, anything you've got! We're starving!" One of them carried a rifle on his arm, his companion tied ropes on his shoulders. "There's nothing here, gentlemen, truly," How could they hope to find food where the people want to eat, and quick too! We're in a hurry!" "Tell me what they call this ranch, woman?" the sergeant asked curtly. "Limon," the woman replied curtly, carrying wood to the fire and fanning the coals. 16 Select the correct answer: How does the setting influence characterization in the text? A. The setting causes the characters to have difficulty riding the horses. B. The setting causes the characters to have difficulty finding food. C. The setting causes the characters to use overly polite manners. D. The setting causes the characters to endure cold temperatures. Reset Next



Pretest: Defining Culture

adapted from The Underdogs
by Mariano Azuela

"Some men on horseback rode up, shouting and sweating; two of them dismounted, while the rest rode on ahead."
"We want food! Give us eggs, milk, beans, anything you've got! We're starving!"
One of them carried a rifle on his arm, his companion tied
ropes on his shoulders.
"There's nothing here, gentlemen, truly," How
could they hope to find food where the people
want to eat, and quick too! We're in a hurry!"
"Tell me what they call this ranch, woman?" the sergeant
asked curtly.
"Limon," the woman replied curtly, carrying wood to the fire and
fanning the coals.

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Select the correct answer:

How does the setting influence characterization in the text?

A. The setting causes the characters to have difficulty riding the horses.
B. The setting causes the characters to have difficulty finding food.
C. The setting causes the characters to use overly polite manners.
D. The setting causes the characters to endure cold temperatures.

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Transcript text: Pretest: Defining Culture adapted from The Underdogs by Mariano Azuela "Some men on horseback rode up, shouting and sweating; two of them dismounted, while the rest rode on ahead." "We want food! Give us eggs, milk, beans, anything you've got! We're starving!" One of them carried a rifle on his arm, his companion tied ropes on his shoulders. "There's nothing here, gentlemen, truly," How could they hope to find food where the people want to eat, and quick too! We're in a hurry!" "Tell me what they call this ranch, woman?" the sergeant asked curtly. "Limon," the woman replied curtly, carrying wood to the fire and fanning the coals. 16 Select the correct answer: How does the setting influence characterization in the text? A. The setting causes the characters to have difficulty riding the horses. B. The setting causes the characters to have difficulty finding food. C. The setting causes the characters to use overly polite manners. D. The setting causes the characters to endure cold temperatures. Reset Next
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The answer is D. The setting causes the characters to endure cold temperatures.

Explanation
Option A: The setting causing characters to have difficulty riding horses would imply a terrain or environmental condition that specifically affects horse riding, such as rocky or uneven ground. However, this is not a common influence of setting on characterization unless explicitly mentioned in the text.
Option B: Difficulty finding food as a result of the setting would suggest a barren or resource-scarce environment. While this could influence characterization, it is not as directly related to the options provided without more context.
Option C: Overly polite manners influenced by the setting would typically relate to a social or cultural environment rather than a physical setting. This option is less likely to be correct unless the text specifically describes a setting that enforces strict social etiquette.
Option D: Enduring cold temperatures is a direct influence of a physical setting, such as a winter or polar environment, which can significantly impact characters' actions, clothing, and behavior. This is a common way that setting influences characterization, making it the most plausible answer based on the options provided.
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