Praxis 5511 Practice Question
Scenario/Extract:
Saving for the one weird smile at first, I should have felt almost sure that Miss Havisham’s face could not smile. It had dropped into a watchful and brooding expression—most likely when all the things about her had become transfixed—and it looked as if nothing could ever lift it up again. Her chest had dropped, so that she stooped; and her voice had dropped, so that she spoke low, and with a dead lull upon her; altogether, she had the appearance of having dropped, body and soul, within and without, under the weight of a crushing blow.
Based on the details in the passage, which of the following words best describes Miss Havisham’s character?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Miss Havisham embodies profound sorrow, stemming from her abandonment on her wedding day. This emotional pain manifests in her obsessive fixation on the past and her decaying surroundings. While "repentant" suggests remorse for her actions, she does not show signs of seeking forgiveness. "Vengeful" implies a desire for revenge, which is not her primary motivation; her actions are more about her grief than retaliation. "Indifferent" mischaracterizes her deep emotional turmoil, as she is far from apathetic. Thus, "sorrowful" accurately encapsulates her tragic state.
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