This passage is excerpted from Charlotte Bronte, Villette. Originally published in 1853. In this chapter, the narrator and her host, Mrs. Bretton, are trying to occupy a young girl, Paulina, who is staying with them

Over the course of the passage, the main focus shifts from

observations of a character's mental state to a domestic reunion.

As used in line 20, "dart" most nearly means

run.

According to the passage, Paulian cries, "It is!" (line 14) because

she has recognized her father on the street.

In lines 15 - 16, the description of Paulina's disappearance manly serves to

show a physical response from Paulina that parallels her emotional response.

Based on the description of Mr. Home's encounter with Mrs. Bretton, it can reasonably be inferred that

Mrs. Bretton was not expecting to see Mr. Home

Based on the narrator's initial reaction to Mr. Home, it can be reasonably inferred that the narrator assumes Mr. Home is

a stranger.

The description of Mr. Home in paragraph 10 (line 52 - 59) primarily serves to

demonstrate the duality of his character

In this passage, the narrator characterizes Paulina as someone who goes from

dissatisfied to content.

In the first paragraph, the words "swum", "trembled", and "glittered" primarily serve to

emphasize Paulina's excitement at what she has seen.

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previus question?

lines 28 - 29 ("I ... withdraw").

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

lines 32 - 33 ("She ... unawares")