ISEE Reading Question 287: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 287
3. The red carnation in Paul's buttonhole in lines 16–17 made the faculty feel that Paul
- A. did not take his suspension seriously enough
- B. did not really want to come back to school
- C. was trying to impress the principal
- D. was sincere in his desire to improve his behavior
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A is correct. The faculty felt that the red carnation “was not properly significant of the contrite spirit befitting a boy under the ban of suspension.” His jaunty dress made them feel that Paul was not sufficiently humbled by his suspension or sorry about his actions.