8. The pig with the ______ feet was chewing the rope.
(a) white
(b) grey
(c) brown
(d) black
9. Bartley wanted to go to the Galway fair as it was a good fair for ______.
(a) pigs
(b) horses
(c) sheep
(d) poteen
17. There was no one to ______ for Michael but the black hags that were flying on the sea.
(a) praise
(b) keen
(c) pray
(d) protect
18. After returning from spring well Maurya says that she has seen the ______ thing.
(a) fearfulest
(b) most beautiful
(c) largest
(d) memorable
Answer (2)
The question seems to relate to a literary text, possibly a piece of drama or a narrative, which might be examined in an English class at the high school level.
The pig with the ______ feet was chewing the rope. In literature, particularly drama or stories with rural settings, animals like pigs are often used to depict rustic life or symbolize certain traits. Without knowing the specific text, context, or symbolism, it’s difficult to definitively choose the right color. However, option (a) 'white' could be a reasonable choice based on common descriptions in texts.
Bartley wanted to go to the Galway fair as it was a good fair for ______. This question might refer to John Millington Synge’s play "Riders to the Sea," wherein Bartley intends to go to the Galway fair to sell horses. Therefore, the correct answer is (b) 'horses.'
There was no one to ______ for Michael but the black hags that were flying on the sea. In certain texts, such as "Riders to the Sea," keening (a traditional form of lament) is a significant cultural activity, especially in an Irish context. Therefore, the correct answer is (b) 'keen.'
After returning from spring well Maurya says that she has seen the ______ thing. In the play "Riders to the Sea," Maurya spoke of seeing frightening visions of losses at sea, which fits the description of the 'fearfulest' thing. Therefore, (a) 'fearfulest' is the correct choice.
These questions collectively suggest they might be tied into a study or analysis of an English literature work, focusing on specific details within the text. Understanding character intentions, setting significance, and cultural practices like keening provides insight into the narrative and thematic structure of the work.
The questions relate to John Millington Synge's play "Riders to the Sea," with answers focused on key themes and characters. The selected answers are: (a) 'white' for the pig, (b) 'horses' for the fair, (b) 'keen' for Michael's lament, and (a) 'fearfulest' for Maurya's vision. These answers reflect significant aspects of Irish rural life and cultural practices depicted in the play.
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