Test 3 Solutions Manual
Test 3 Solutions Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - Reading
SECTION 2 - Writing
SECTION 3 - Math (NO CALC)
SECTION 4 - Math (CALC)
*Note: There is no Essay Answer Key at this time.
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SECTION 1 - READING
QUESTION 1
Choice D is b est. This passage is definitely about sorrow, as indicated in the blurb
preceding it. This is an introspective monologue of a man meeting his daughter-in-law and
his grandchildren after his son died. Moreover, there are a few clues that suggest Mr.
Haynes is filled with regret in addition to sorrow, especially the paragraph in lines 41–53
(“Ending the...unabashed shining”). Some of the language in the paragraph shows that Mr.
Haynes regrets the relationship he had with his family before this moment.
● It’s NOT Choice A because while this is a sad passage, the narrator does not dwell on
the emotional damage of war; it does not seem like a concern of his.
● It’s NOT Choice B because while the narrator does use nature and beauty as a
metaphor for relationships, nature itself is not the focus of the passage.
● It’s NOT Choice C because this passage is certainly not “joyful”; if anything, he
regrets the way he acted as a parent and grandparent.
QUESTION 2
Choice A is best. M
rs. Haynes definitely seems more refined now. Mr. Haynes describes
her at the time of her marriage to his son as “a ragged weed” (line 20), and that he was
“insulted by their union” (line 22). Now, however, “Mrs. Haynes eloquently commended me
to her progeny, her voice—light and sweet as sugar—betraying none of that Georgia
molasses that stained the memory of our last encounter” (lines 42–46).
● It’s NOT Choice B because while Mr. Haynes definitely is contrite, we are not clear
about how Mrs. Haynes is feeling. This passage is entirely from Mr. Haynes point of
view, and he never says if she is contrite or not.
● It’s NOT Choice C because it seems like Mr. Haynes and his daughter-in-law are
warming to each other in the wake of his son’s death; at the very least, they are not
as bitter as they once were.
● It’s NOT Choice D because there is no evidence to suggest she is more fragile now
than in the past. We cannot say whether or not this is true.
QUESTION 3
Choice A is best. M
r. Haynes describes his first encounter with his daughter-in-law in the
second paragraph. In line 25, he describes himself as having “storming passions,” which are
almost the exact words in this answer choice.
● It’s NOT Choice B because while a sun metaphor is used in this paragraph, Mr.
Haynes uses it to describe his son, not himself.
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● It’s NOT Choice C because the bargaining with Death comes during Mr. Haynes’s
description of his son’s death, not his first meeting with Mrs. Haynes.
● It’s NOT Choice D because Mr. Haynes uses “ragged weed” to describe Mrs. Haynes,
not himself.
QUESTION 4
Choice B is b
est. W
e know Mr. Haynes initiated the poor relationship with his
daughter-in-law from his description of how they met and his reaction to their
engagement. So, he decreed the discord. That means Mrs. Haynes ended it; she is the
forgiving one here.
● It’s NOT Choice A because “erudite” means “having or showing great knowledge or
learning,” which does not really fit this context. Anyways, it’s best to avoid overly
complex words like this, especially if you do not know the exact meaning.
● It’s NOT Choice C because it is probably safe to assume she is literate, but it does
not matter at all; this is about relationships, not reading.
● It’s NOT Choice D because she does not seem powerless in this passage, and this
sentence does not indicate that either.
QUESTION 5
Choice D is b est. This is the whole point of this passage, of what Mr. Haynes feels regret
for. He cast aside his own son and daughter-in-law when they first told him of their
engagement, as we found out in paragraph two. Then, in lines 54–56 (“This lily...grateful
contrition”) we learn Mr. Haynes is truly sorry for what he did.
● It’s NOT Choice A because while he does feel sorrow for his dead son, Mrs. Haynes
does not make him feel more sad about it; at least Mr. Haynes never says this.
● It’s NOT Choice B because again, the garden metaphor is just a metaphor to
describe his relationships and feelings.
● It’s NOT Choice C because there is nothing in the passage to suggest Mr. Haynes is
not able-bodied; when he says he is unable to speak, he means that he does not
know what to say, not that he is literally unable to.
QUESTION 6
Choice B is b
est. I n these lines, Mr. Haynes clearly articulates his regret and sorrow for the
way he treated his daughter-in-law.
● It’s NOT Choice A because these lines show that Mr. Haynes is happy that he and his
daughter-in-law have a renewed relationship long after he thought that would be
impossible. However, he does not admit he is sorry for the way he treated her.
● It’s NOT Choice C because in these lines, Mr. Haynes expresses his thanks that she is
opening up to him, but laments that he is unable speak out loud. While he does feel
bad about that, in these lines it is not for treating her poorly.
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● It’s NOT Choice D because in these lines Mr. Haynes compares them to plants in a
garden and again laments that he cannot find the right words. But again, he is not
talking about the way he treated her in the past.
QUESTION 7
Choice C is best. T
his paragraph sets up the rest of the passage by providing the history
behind Mr. and Mrs. Haynes’s relationship. When they first met, Mr. Haynes’s son
announced they were getting married, and Mr. Haynes responded by cutting them from his
life. He did not like Mrs. Haynes and wanted no part of their marriage. For the rest of the
passage, we learn he regretted his actions and is happy he and Mrs. Haynes have the
opportunity to improve their relationship.
● It’s NOT Choice A because while Mr. Haynes uses metaphors in the paragraph, he
also uses them throughout the passage; using metaphor to describe his character is
not unique to this paragraph.
● It’s NOT Choice B because what she looked like as a child is not relevant to this
passage at all; their relationship is much more critical.
● It’s NOT Choice D because this paragraph mostly reveals Mr. Haynes’s animosity
toward Mrs. Haynes, not the other way around. We do not know how Mrs. Haynes
felt about that moment or if she had any animosity toward him.
QUESTION 8
Choice B is b est. T
his is a difficult question, but there are a few context clues we can use.
First, we have lines 41–43 (“Ending the...her voice”), in which Mr. Haynes notices Mrs.
Haynes’s eloquence and her grace. In line 54, Mr. Haynes again uses “grace” to describe
Mrs. Haynes. Finally, lines 60–62 (“We each...as moss”) are key. He describes her as
“winsome” and himself as “mute,” which are closest to grace and ineptitude.
● It’s NOT Choice A because it is awkward to contrast age with curiosity—they are not
really comparable qualities. More importantly, it is not an important part of the
passage.
● It’s NOT Choice C because he does not seem to be too witty right now; he is unable
to speak to his own daughter-in-law. Also, we cannot say for sure whether Mrs.
Haynes is bitter or not.
● It’s NOT Choice D because Mr. Haynes never describes her sorrow, so again we
cannot say for sure. He only really describes her as warm, eloquent, and graceful.
QUESTION 9
Choice D is b
est. This lines compare Mr. Haynes’s muteness with Mrs. Haynes’s
winsomeness, which is the closest to ineptitude and grace.
● It’s NOT Choice A because in these lines Mr. Haynes uses a complex metaphor to
talk about the wisdom he’s learned in his life.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - Reading
SECTION 2 - Writing
SECTION 3 - Math (NO CALC)
SECTION 4 - Math (CALC)
*Note: There is no Essay Answer Key at this time.
,Test 3 Solutions Manual
SECTION 1 - READING
QUESTION 1
Choice D is b est. This passage is definitely about sorrow, as indicated in the blurb
preceding it. This is an introspective monologue of a man meeting his daughter-in-law and
his grandchildren after his son died. Moreover, there are a few clues that suggest Mr.
Haynes is filled with regret in addition to sorrow, especially the paragraph in lines 41–53
(“Ending the...unabashed shining”). Some of the language in the paragraph shows that Mr.
Haynes regrets the relationship he had with his family before this moment.
● It’s NOT Choice A because while this is a sad passage, the narrator does not dwell on
the emotional damage of war; it does not seem like a concern of his.
● It’s NOT Choice B because while the narrator does use nature and beauty as a
metaphor for relationships, nature itself is not the focus of the passage.
● It’s NOT Choice C because this passage is certainly not “joyful”; if anything, he
regrets the way he acted as a parent and grandparent.
QUESTION 2
Choice A is best. M
rs. Haynes definitely seems more refined now. Mr. Haynes describes
her at the time of her marriage to his son as “a ragged weed” (line 20), and that he was
“insulted by their union” (line 22). Now, however, “Mrs. Haynes eloquently commended me
to her progeny, her voice—light and sweet as sugar—betraying none of that Georgia
molasses that stained the memory of our last encounter” (lines 42–46).
● It’s NOT Choice B because while Mr. Haynes definitely is contrite, we are not clear
about how Mrs. Haynes is feeling. This passage is entirely from Mr. Haynes point of
view, and he never says if she is contrite or not.
● It’s NOT Choice C because it seems like Mr. Haynes and his daughter-in-law are
warming to each other in the wake of his son’s death; at the very least, they are not
as bitter as they once were.
● It’s NOT Choice D because there is no evidence to suggest she is more fragile now
than in the past. We cannot say whether or not this is true.
QUESTION 3
Choice A is best. M
r. Haynes describes his first encounter with his daughter-in-law in the
second paragraph. In line 25, he describes himself as having “storming passions,” which are
almost the exact words in this answer choice.
● It’s NOT Choice B because while a sun metaphor is used in this paragraph, Mr.
Haynes uses it to describe his son, not himself.
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● It’s NOT Choice C because the bargaining with Death comes during Mr. Haynes’s
description of his son’s death, not his first meeting with Mrs. Haynes.
● It’s NOT Choice D because Mr. Haynes uses “ragged weed” to describe Mrs. Haynes,
not himself.
QUESTION 4
Choice B is b
est. W
e know Mr. Haynes initiated the poor relationship with his
daughter-in-law from his description of how they met and his reaction to their
engagement. So, he decreed the discord. That means Mrs. Haynes ended it; she is the
forgiving one here.
● It’s NOT Choice A because “erudite” means “having or showing great knowledge or
learning,” which does not really fit this context. Anyways, it’s best to avoid overly
complex words like this, especially if you do not know the exact meaning.
● It’s NOT Choice C because it is probably safe to assume she is literate, but it does
not matter at all; this is about relationships, not reading.
● It’s NOT Choice D because she does not seem powerless in this passage, and this
sentence does not indicate that either.
QUESTION 5
Choice D is b est. This is the whole point of this passage, of what Mr. Haynes feels regret
for. He cast aside his own son and daughter-in-law when they first told him of their
engagement, as we found out in paragraph two. Then, in lines 54–56 (“This lily...grateful
contrition”) we learn Mr. Haynes is truly sorry for what he did.
● It’s NOT Choice A because while he does feel sorrow for his dead son, Mrs. Haynes
does not make him feel more sad about it; at least Mr. Haynes never says this.
● It’s NOT Choice B because again, the garden metaphor is just a metaphor to
describe his relationships and feelings.
● It’s NOT Choice C because there is nothing in the passage to suggest Mr. Haynes is
not able-bodied; when he says he is unable to speak, he means that he does not
know what to say, not that he is literally unable to.
QUESTION 6
Choice B is b
est. I n these lines, Mr. Haynes clearly articulates his regret and sorrow for the
way he treated his daughter-in-law.
● It’s NOT Choice A because these lines show that Mr. Haynes is happy that he and his
daughter-in-law have a renewed relationship long after he thought that would be
impossible. However, he does not admit he is sorry for the way he treated her.
● It’s NOT Choice C because in these lines, Mr. Haynes expresses his thanks that she is
opening up to him, but laments that he is unable speak out loud. While he does feel
bad about that, in these lines it is not for treating her poorly.
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● It’s NOT Choice D because in these lines Mr. Haynes compares them to plants in a
garden and again laments that he cannot find the right words. But again, he is not
talking about the way he treated her in the past.
QUESTION 7
Choice C is best. T
his paragraph sets up the rest of the passage by providing the history
behind Mr. and Mrs. Haynes’s relationship. When they first met, Mr. Haynes’s son
announced they were getting married, and Mr. Haynes responded by cutting them from his
life. He did not like Mrs. Haynes and wanted no part of their marriage. For the rest of the
passage, we learn he regretted his actions and is happy he and Mrs. Haynes have the
opportunity to improve their relationship.
● It’s NOT Choice A because while Mr. Haynes uses metaphors in the paragraph, he
also uses them throughout the passage; using metaphor to describe his character is
not unique to this paragraph.
● It’s NOT Choice B because what she looked like as a child is not relevant to this
passage at all; their relationship is much more critical.
● It’s NOT Choice D because this paragraph mostly reveals Mr. Haynes’s animosity
toward Mrs. Haynes, not the other way around. We do not know how Mrs. Haynes
felt about that moment or if she had any animosity toward him.
QUESTION 8
Choice B is b est. T
his is a difficult question, but there are a few context clues we can use.
First, we have lines 41–43 (“Ending the...her voice”), in which Mr. Haynes notices Mrs.
Haynes’s eloquence and her grace. In line 54, Mr. Haynes again uses “grace” to describe
Mrs. Haynes. Finally, lines 60–62 (“We each...as moss”) are key. He describes her as
“winsome” and himself as “mute,” which are closest to grace and ineptitude.
● It’s NOT Choice A because it is awkward to contrast age with curiosity—they are not
really comparable qualities. More importantly, it is not an important part of the
passage.
● It’s NOT Choice C because he does not seem to be too witty right now; he is unable
to speak to his own daughter-in-law. Also, we cannot say for sure whether Mrs.
Haynes is bitter or not.
● It’s NOT Choice D because Mr. Haynes never describes her sorrow, so again we
cannot say for sure. He only really describes her as warm, eloquent, and graceful.
QUESTION 9
Choice D is b
est. This lines compare Mr. Haynes’s muteness with Mrs. Haynes’s
winsomeness, which is the closest to ineptitude and grace.
● It’s NOT Choice A because in these lines Mr. Haynes uses a complex metaphor to
talk about the wisdom he’s learned in his life.
