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21. According to the passage, Eveline ...

A) was looking forward to making a complete break with her

past even though she had had a very happy childhood.

B) hesitated over her decision to run away with her boyfriend.

C) had already given up her job at the shop.

D) was waiting excitedly by the window for her boyfriend.

22. We understand from the passage that for Eveline ...

A) staying at home had certain advantages and disadvantages.

B) home life would give her neither security nor love.

C) life with her boyfriend had absolutely no attractions at all.

D) running away with her boyfriend was now quite out of the

question.

23. The word "consented" in the text is closest in meaning to

...

A) suffered B) permitted C) agreed D) advised