By testaddaeducation@gmail.com / March 5, 2026 1. The following text is adapted from Horace Walpole’s 1764 novel The Castle of Otranto. Manfred’s impatience for this ceremonial was remarked by his family and neighbours. The former, indeed, apprehending the severity of their Prince’s disposition, did not dare to utter their surmises on this precipitation. As used in the text, what does the word “apprehending” most nearly mean? Ignoring Questioning Supporting Recognizing None 2. The following text is from Mary Roberts's Ruins and Old Trees, published in 1843. The day had closed in before he reached the priory, but the light of many tapers streamed through the windows of the adjoining church on the weary knight, and the dirge of death sounded solemnly through the stillness of the forest. As used in the text, what does the phrase “dirge of death” most nearly mean? A mournful song for the dead A celebratory song A silent procession A fearful warning sound None 1 out of 2
