7. Which of the following best summarizes what happens at the end of the story when Henry and
Portia go back to the two gentlemen's home to
return the bank note?
O A Henry returns the bank note in full, explaining
that he had much success with it as no one could
make proper change. Portia reveals she is in love
with one of the gentlemen.
OB Henry is surprised to find that Portia is wealthy
and has known of the bet all along, as she is
related to one of the gentlemen. In return for
winning. Henry gets to marry Portia.
OC Henry returns the bank note and admits he used
part of the money in order to help out his friend
in the mining business. One of the gentlemen
offers a gift, but Henry refuses.
D Henry reveals he has made his own wealth from
the fame of the bank note, and upon realizing
that one of the gentlemen is Portia's stepfather.
asks for permission to marry her.

Question 1: B

Question 2: C

Explanation: He says “Ask yourselves how this gracious reception of our petition comports with these war-like preparations which cover our waters and darken our land. Are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation? Have we shown ourselves so unwilling to be reconciled, that force must be called in to win back our love?“ and “Let us not, I beseech you, sir, deceive ourselves”

Explanation:

The speaker of the poem tells us about his early childhood. His mother died when he was a kid and his father sold him to the chimney sweeping business. At that time, the speaker could hardly weep and was not even able to speak properly and then he started sweeping the chimneys and sleeping in the soot coming out of them. The speaker then tells us about one of his new fellow sweepers. His name was Tom. He was also a small kid when he came to this business.