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Answer: ASet 5: Cross-Text Connections
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 Cinderella worked hard all day for her stepmother. She cleaned the floors and cooked the meals, dreaming of a better life. Text 2 Her stepmother and stepsisters were cruel. They mocked Cinderella's dirty clothes and did not let her go to the ball.
Which choice best describes Cinderella's situation based on the texts?
A. She was mistreated and overworked by her family.✓ Correct
B. She was lazy and did nothing.
C. She was the queen of the castle.
D. Her family loved her very much.
Detailed Explanation
Text 1: Worked hard/Dreaming. Text 2: Cruel/Mocked/Forbidden. Situation: Mistreatment.
Key Evidence:
• "worked hard"
• "cruel"
• "mocked"
Why others are wrong: B (Worked hard.), C (Servant role.), D (Cruel.).