Question

Which answer best summarizes Annie's reason for deciding to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel in Queen of the Falls?

Responses

An article about Niagara Falls brings back memories of daredevils Annie watched there as a child. She wants to relive those times by trying to do a stunt of her own.
An article about Niagara Falls brings back memories of daredevils Annie watched there as a child. She wants to relive those times by trying to do a stunt of her own.

Annie must close her charm school and worries she will run out of money. A newspaper article about Niagara Falls inspires her to perform a stunt that could make her rich quickly.
Annie must close her charm school and worries she will run out of money. A newspaper article about Niagara Falls inspires her to perform a stunt that could make her rich quickly.

A lifetime of teaching charm school has become boring. For a change, Annie decides to try to go over the falls because she wants to do something she has never done before.
A lifetime of teaching charm school has become boring. For a change, Annie decides to try to go over the falls because she wants to do something she has never done before.

Annie is frustrated when her charm classes grow smaller as she grows older. She wants to go over the falls to prove that it is wrong to judge others because of their age.
Annie is frustrated when her charm classes grow smaller as she grows older. She wants to go over the falls to prove that it is wrong to judge others because of their age.

Answer 1

The best summary of Annie's reason for deciding to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel in "Queen of the Falls" is:

**Annie must close her charm school and worries she will run out of money. A newspaper article about Niagara Falls inspires her to perform a stunt that could make her rich quickly.**

This captures her financial motivation and the inspiration she found in the article.