Question 11 (5 points) The Overcoat

PART A: How does the description of Akakiy throughout paragraph 2 add to the development of Akakiy’s character?

a It reveals his concerns beyond the workplace but shows he has no opportunity to deal with these concerns.
b It reveals his physical troubles and shows how these troubles have impacted his ability to work.
c It reveals his true feelings about his work and shows why he does not feel comfortable expressing these feelings.
d It reveals his potential for advancement as a worker but shows he has no desire for advancement.

Question 12 (5 points)
PART B: Which pair of quotations from paragraphs 2 and 3 best supports the answer to Part A?

a“If his pay had been in proportion to his zeal, he would, perhaps, to his great surprise, have been made even a councillor of state.” / “It is impossible to say that no attention was paid to him.”
b“it seemed as though each letter might be read in his face, as his pen traced it.” / “One director being a kindly man, and desirous of rewarding him for his long service, ordered him to be given something more important than mere copying.”
c“It would be difficult to find another man who lived so entirely for his duties.” / “This caused him so much toil, that he broke into a perspiration, rubbed his forehead, and finally said, ‘No, give me rather something to copy.’”
d“It is not enough to say that Akakiy labored with zeal” / “After that they let him copy on forever.”