Answer: C. The hobbits live together near a great field.
The correct option would be C. Option A assumes that the ropes and poles are there because of a birthday party, but the passage makes no mention of the cause. Option B similarly assumes that Bilbo is the cause of this commotion, which the passage similarly does not state. Option D claims Gaffer Gamgee to be lazy, even though the passage claims he was distracted, and not necessarily lazy. Option C, however, states that the hobbits live together near a field, which is information that is included in the passage.
I agree with your answers for 13 and 14. I think that the answer to 15 is A because the passage mentions this day's black fate and the woe that others will face in the future. If I remember correctly in this scene Romeo is talking about what repercussions Mercutio's death will have on the future.
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Dear Principal,
I would like to request a field trip for the eleventh grade students. We could all use a break from school to go somewhere and have fun for a day. It will be a good break as well as a good learning opportunity to those who have been working so hard. Please consider my reasoning on why you should let us have a field trip.
Thank you!
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