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2. Anson acquired an English accent because his governess spoke
English.
3. Anson’s father was a right-living and successful man.
4. Anson always wanted to be the centre of everything – money,
position, authority.
5. Anson was not a success in college as he was very egoistic,
independent and snobbish.
6. Anson was very handsome – he had a confident charm.
7. Anson’s whole life was a series of compromises.

5.Put the events in the chronological order.
1. The author met Anson.
2. Anson went to New Haven.
3. The children moved to a big estate in northern Connecticut.
4. One evening after a dance Anson decided to marry the girl.
5. Anson began to shift the centre of his life to New York.
6. Anson met Paula Legendre.
7. Anson disdained to struggle with other boys for precedence.
8. Anson despised Paula’s emotional simplicity.

6. Reproduce the situations in which the following sentences are used.
1. Is it seven?
2. ... money separates families to form “sets”.
3. … He realized the half-grudging deference that was paid to him.
4. ...even instructors treated him with a certain respect.

7.Find evidence to prove that
1. Anson’s parents paid much attention to educating their children.
2. Anson’s standing in society told on him.
3. Anson’s aspirations were conventional.
4. Anson had no illusions about his future.
5. Anson fell in love on Paula’s terms.

8.Describe:
1. Anson’s parents.
2. Anson’s early years.
3. Anson’s attitude to life after college.
4. Paula Legendre.