Eng3/4e Workplace Prep. English, Tex Mid-book Test

Tex is the character who regularly gets in trouble in school.

Tex overhears Jamie saying that she likes Tex.

Tex thinks their father will return before Thanksgiving.

The likely reason for the heat being turned off in the house is that the bill was not paid. This suggests that the heating service was disconnected due to non-payment of the bill, resulting in the heat being turned off.

Mason believes that their father will never return. This implies that Mason has lost hope or has a strong conviction that their father will not come back at any point in the future.

Tex is going to the fair with Bob and Johnny.

Jamie suggests that Tex and Johnny go to the fortune teller at the fair.

Cole is Jamie's father because the question asks for the identity of Cole, and the answer states that Cole is Jamie's father.

Tex begins walking down the freeway after fighting with his brother to find the horses. This suggests that Tex is searching for something or someone important to him, possibly the horses that hold some significance in his life. Walking down the freeway might provide him with a sense of direction and purpose, allowing him to focus on finding the horses and potentially resolving the conflict or issue related to them.

Jamie suggests that Tex and Johnny go to the fortune teller at the fair.

Tex gets out of the situation at the sporting goods store by talking his way out of it. This means that he uses his persuasive skills and communication abilities to convince the store personnel or authorities to let him go without facing any consequences.

Tex is chasing his mother in his dreams.

The correct answer is English. This can be inferred from the question that asks which teacher "really seems to care for him." While it is possible for any teacher to care for a student, the question suggests that one teacher stands out in terms of their level of care. Therefore, based on the limited information provided, English is the most likely answer as it implies that the English teacher shows a genuine concern for Tex.

Tex got the wounds that Mason was tending to at the beginning of the novel by fighting with his brother.

After dropping off Mason at the hospital, Tex goes to the shopping centre first.

Johnny is not a member of Tex's family because the question asks for the character who is NOT a member of Tex's family. The other three options, Pop, Mason, and Bob, are not excluded as members of Tex's family, so Johnny must be the correct answer.

Tex gets sick when he returns home after the party. This implies that he experiences some physical discomfort or illness, possibly due to something he consumed or a result of his activities at the party. The option "He passes out" suggests losing consciousness, which is not mentioned in the question. The option "He goes to the barn to look for his horse" implies a different action than getting sick. The option "He goes straight to bed" suggests a possibility, but it is not explicitly stated in the question. Therefore, the correct answer is "He gets sick."

The fair is located 20 miles from their home.

Mason is going to the hospital for tests on Saturday. This suggests that he has some medical concerns or issues that need to be addressed. It is likely that he has scheduled these tests in advance and needs to go to the hospital for the necessary examinations or procedures.

Cole wants to blame Tex for the boys' drunkenness the night before.

The hitchhiker is killed by the police.

Mason's feelings can be described as frustrated based on the information given. This is because he is expressing his emotions to Bob, indicating that he is not satisfied or content with the situation.

Tex is sad when they leave Tex's house because he thinks he will never see him again. This suggests that Tex has formed a close bond with the person they are leaving behind and believes that they will be permanently separated. The sadness stems from the fear of losing a meaningful connection and the uncertainty of not knowing when or if they will ever be reunited.

Jamie's threatening to no longer speak to Tex forces Johnny and Tex to finally start speaking to each other again. This suggests that the relationship between Johnny and Tex had been strained or broken, and Jamie's threat serves as a catalyst for them to reconcile and communicate with each other.

Tex is the protagonist in this novel because the question asks for the main character, or the character around whom the story revolves. Since Tex is listed as one of the options, it can be inferred that Tex is the protagonist.

Mason's biggest goal is to leave home and go to college. This implies that he has aspirations to pursue higher education and gain independence by moving away from his current living situation. Going to college is often seen as a significant milestone in one's life, providing opportunities for personal and academic growth. It suggests that Mason values education and wants to explore new experiences outside of his familiar surroundings.

Bob accepts full responsibility for the night of drunkenness.

Tex feels that the hitchhiker died because he slammed on the brakes. This suggests that the sudden braking caused an accident or some kind of impact that resulted in the hitchhiker's death. The information provided does not mention any other potential causes for the hitchhiker's death, such as escaping from prison or Tex and Mason arguing. Therefore, the most logical explanation is that the hitchhiker's death was a direct result of the sudden braking.

Tex feels relieved as he goes to pick up Mason from the hospital. This suggests that he was worried or anxious about Mason's condition or well-being, and now that he is able to pick him up, he feels a sense of relief and reassurance.

Based on the given information in this chapter, the best word to describe the relationship between Tex and Mason is "loving". This suggests that they have a deep affection and care for each other.