A Cup of Tea by Katherine Mansfield

Complete the statement about character interactions by selecting the correct word or phrase from the drop-downs menus.

When Jay and Grandpa Tony interact, they are ___ each other, as seen when Grandpa Tony is ___ about Jay's name and Jay takes over going on the step ladder to tape.

1.
a. hesitant with
b. insensitive toward
c. curious with
d. respectful to

2.
a. reluctant
b. difficult
c. questioning
d. understanding

1 answer

  1. b. insensitive toward
  2. c. questioning

So the completed statement reads: "When Jay and Grandpa Tony interact, they are insensitive toward each other, as seen when Grandpa Tony is questioning about Jay's name and Jay takes over going on the step ladder to tape."