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Set 1: Cross-Text Connections

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

Text 1 The protagonist, Eliza, is portrayed as a woman of unyielding principle. She refuses to lie, even when doing so would save her from public embarrassment. Text 2 In the final chapter, Eliza tells a falsehood to protect her sister. This act is presented not as a failure of character, but as a maturation of her moral understanding—valuing compassion over rigid honesty.

How does Text 2 qualify the characterization of Eliza in Text 1?

A. It suggests her principles are flexible when a higher moral good, like compassion, is at stake.✓ Correct
B. It proves she was a liar all along.
C. It shows she does not care about her sister.
D. It indicates she has no principles.

Detailed Explanation

Text 1: Unyielding/Refuses lie. Text 2: Lies for sister (Compassion > Honesty). Qualifies 'unyielding' -> Flexible for higher good.

Key Evidence:

• "unyielding principle"

• "tells a falsehood"

• "moral understanding"

• "compassion over rigid honesty"

Why others are wrong: B (Maturation, not hypocrisy.), C (Protects her.), D (Valuing compassion is a principle.).

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