Academic Decathlon Literature Practice Test

What motivated Myrtle to run into the street?

To escape poverty To confront the driver of the yellow car To get help for a friend To retrieve a lost item

Correct Answer:

To confront the driver of the yellow car

Explanation:

Myrtle runs into the street as a spontaneous move to confront the person driving the yellow car and to grab his attention. She believes the car will bring her face-to-face with Tom, the man she wants to see, and she uses this dramatic gesture to reach him and press him to acknowledge her life and desires. This moment highlights her urge to escape her ordinary life through the world of wealth and status Tom represents, rather than simply trying to escape poverty, help a friend, or retrieve something lost.

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