5. Part A Which sentence states a theme the author develops over the course of the
story?
a. One's first instincts should always be trusted.
b. Acting on one's fears can cause them to come true.
c. Old friends can quickly turn into new enemies.
d. The unexpected should always be expected.
6. Part B
Which detail best helps to refine the theme the author develops over the
course of the story?
A. "I thought: 'Here are people who have more than their share of
amusement, and apparently without reason.'" (paragraph 5)
B. "I was going perhaps to receive a cold shower-bath from overhead, or
perhaps, the moment I stretched myself out, to find myself sinking to the
floor with my mattress." (paragraph 11)
C. "For at least another hour I remained awake, starting at the slightest
sound." (paragraph 12)
D. "The precautions I had taken in closing the shutters and going to sleep in
the middle of the room had only brought about the practical joke I had
been trying to avoid." (paragraph 16)
"An uncomfortable bed "