Multiple choice

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

PassageThe drama of birth passed, the midwife grew restless. She became conscious of the outer world. There were high excited voices, wagons clattered over stones, She turned to the window. Neighbours with carts piled high with household possessions hurried by. They called out to her. For a moment the woman hesitated. She looked at the mother on the bed with the infant in her arms, the excitement of the outside world seized her. Quickly she left the room. The small boy knelt as his mother's bedside, his little face against hers. Softly he kissed the pale cheek. The boy's heart had become a man's. He tried by touch and look to speak his love, his admiration. His mother smiled at him as she soothed the baby, glad to be free from pain. But presently the noise of the departing townspeople reached her ears. She stirred uneasily and fear crept into her eyes. Passionately she held her little one to her.

Which one of the following four statements about midwife is true?

  1. She was not worried about the outer world.

  2. There were high excited voices outside.

  3. She remained there where she was.

  4. Her neighbours did not care for her.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The passage states 'There were high excited voices, wagons clattered over stones' when the midwife became conscious of the outer world. This is presented as what she perceived. Option A is incorrect because she was clearly conscious of and affected by the outer world. Option C is incorrect because she did not remain where she was - she left the room. Option D is incorrect because the neighbors did call out to her, showing they did care.

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