Question 6 What is the author's purpose in choosing to use the word "self-possessed" three times in the story (Paragraphs 1,
8, and 14)?
А
It shows the shift in Vera's demeanor from when she first meets Mr. Nuttel to when she tries
to mislead him.
B
It shows the shift in Vera's attempts to convince Mr. Nuttel that the ghosts she mentions are
not friendly
c
It shows that Mr. Nuttel is vastly uncomfortable with Vera because she seems conceited yet
caring.
D
It shows the changes in Mr. Nuttel from uncomfortable to comfortable as he listens to Vera's
ghostly tales

In the reading, i know why the caged bird sings, marguerite views mrs. flowers as a larger than life personality. which quote from the text most strongly supports how marguerite views mrs. flowers? question 18 options: a) “i’ll accept no excuse if you return a book to me that has been badly handled.” b) “you see, i had planned to invite you for cookies and lemonade so we could have this little chat.” c) “there was a little path beside the rocky road, and mrs. flowers walked in front swinging her arms and picking her way over the stones.” d) “somehow i had never connected mrs. flowers with food or eating or any other common experience of common people.”