Praxis 5511 Practice Test Practice Question
Scenario/Extract:
In the following passage, Mr. Rochester is speaking with Jane.
"Divine justice pursued its course; disasters came thick on me: I was forced to pass through the valley of the shadow of death. His chastisements are mighty; and one smote me which has humbled me for ever. You know I was proud of my strength: but what is it now, when I must give it over to foreign guidance, as a child does its weakness?
-Charlotte Brontë, from Jane Eyre
Which of the following inferences is best supported by the excerpt?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The inference that Mr. Rochester has been demeaned by his suffering is best supported by the excerpt, as it highlights the emotional and psychological toll his experiences have taken on him, indicating a loss of dignity and self-worth.
Option A is incorrect because it suggests that strength is a source of confidence, while the excerpt emphasizes vulnerability rather than strength. Option B misinterprets Mr. Rochester's uncertainty, as it does not focus on geographical displacement but rather on his internal struggles. Option D incorrectly assumes that remorse is the primary emotion conveyed, whereas the excerpt suggests a deeper sense of degradation rather than merely regret.
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