1 Pretest: Unit 1 MA)
Question 1 of 21
Read the following excerpt from an intercalary chapter from a novel about a
young girl growing up during the Great Depression:
This poor man's pie is a great substitute for shepherd's pie.
If you don't have ground beef, use mashed beans. Layer in
a pan with any vegetable scraps. Top with potatoes that
have been cubed, boiled, and mashed (add milk and butter
if possible). Bake in the oven.
By including this intercalary chapter, what effect is the author most likely
attempting to achieve?
O A. The author wants to break from the narrative flow of the girl's
story to give readers an authentic sense of life during the
Depression
O B. The author wants to carry the theme of perseverance beyond the
scope of the narrative by illustrating it to readers in a separate
setting