Need help with ela ‘I see his head,’ exclaimed the choleric old man; ‘damme, I see his head.’

‘So do I’ said Mr. Pickwick; ‘that’s he.’ Mr. Pickwick was not mistaken. The countenance of Mr. Jingle, completely coated with mud thrown up by the wheels, was plainly discernible at the window of his chaise; and the motion of his arm, which was waving violently towards the postillions, denoted that he was encouraging them to increased exertion.

The interest was intense. Fields, trees, and hedges, seemed to rush past them with the velocity of a whirlwind, so rapid was the pace at which they tore along. They were close by the side of the first chaise. Jingle’s voice could be plainly heard, even above the din of the wheels, urging on the boys. Old Mr. Wardle foamed with rage and excitement. He roared out scoundrels and villains by the dozen, clenched his fist and shook it expressively at the object of his indignation; but

Mr. Jingle only answered with a contemptuous smile, and replied to his menaces by a shout of triumph, as his horses, answering the increased application of whip and spur, broke into a faster gallop, and left the pursuers behind.

Mr. Pickwick had just drawn in his head, and Mr. Wardle, exhausted with shouting, had done the same, when a tremendous jolt threw them forward against the front of the vehicle. There was a sudden bump—a loud crash—away rolled a wheel, and over went the chaise.

After a very few seconds of bewilderment and confusion, in which nothing but the plunging of horses, and breaking of glass could be made out, Mr. Pickwick felt himself violently pulled out from among the ruins of the chaise; and as soon as he had gained his feet, extricated his head from the skirts of his greatcoat, which materially impeded the usefulness of his spectacles, the full disaster of the case met his view.

Old Mr. Wardle without a hat, and his clothes torn in several places, stood by his side, and the fragments of the chaise lay scattered at their feet. The post-boys, who had succeeded in cutting the traces, were standing, disfigured with mud and disordered by hard riding, by the horses’ heads. About a hundred yards in advance was the other chaise, which had pulled up on hearing the crash. The postillions, each with a broad grin convulsing his countenance, were viewing the adverse party from their saddles, and Mr. Jingle was contemplating the wreck from the coach window, with evident satisfaction. The day was just breaking, and the whole scene was rendered perfectly visible by the grey light of the morning.

10 This question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then, answer part B. Part A Which sentence best states the theme of the text?

A All wicked villains must be punished.

B Foolish haste may quickly lead to disaster.

C The thrill of the chase is better than the reward.

D One must show sympathy for enemies in defeat.

Part B Which details best support the theme of the text? Select all that apply.

A “The countenance of Mr. Jingle, completely coated with mud thrown up by

the wheels, was plainly discernible at the window of his chaise . . . ”

B “. . . the motion of his arm, which was waving violently towards the postillions, denoted that he was encouraging them to increased exertion.”

C “Fields, trees, and hedges, seemed to rush past them with the velocity of a whirlwind, so rapid was the pace at which they tore along.”

D “Old Mr. Wardle without a hat, and his clothes torn in several places, stood by his side, and the fragments of the chaise lay scattered at their feet.”

E “. . . Mr. Jingle was contemplating the wreck from the coach window, with evident satisfaction.”

11 Which detail best supports the development of the theme?

A “Had Mr. Pickwick been alone, these multiplied obstacles would have completely

put an end to the pursuit at once...”

B “. . . it was hard upon one o’clock already; and nearly two hours were consumed in getting to the end of the stage.”

C “Old Mr. Wardle foamed with rage and excitement.”

D “. . . Mr. Jingle only answered with a contemptuous smile