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d. expressive and emotional.

5. The word testified most nearly means

a. made a will.

b. spoken out.

c. sworn in court.

d. taken a test.

Understanding the Essay

1. The house that the author buys is

a. small but new and filled with windows.

b. odd and windowless.
c. old, rundown, and small but with many windows.

d. large, open, and filled with light.

2. Which of the following is not mentioned as one of the “clear and

silent gifts” of a window?
a. letting in sunlight

b. affording a view of the snow

c. keeping out rain

d. letting in moonlight

3. The author’s attitude toward window washing is
a. mostly positive.

b. mostly negative.

c. neutral.

d. inconsistent.