What is an example of external motivation in the passage?

Question

A. 

Mrs. Wright did not have a cat because she is afraid of cats.

B. 

The criminal investigation causes Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Hale to feel protective of Mrs. Wright.

C. 

The bird is found because Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Hale were looking for sewing things.

D. 

Mrs. Hale feels badly for Mrs. Wright because she knew Mrs. Wright when she was young.

Answer 1

An example of external motivation in the passage is:

B. The criminal investigation causes Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Hale to feel protective of Mrs. Wright.

This option illustrates external motivation because the actions and feelings of Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Hale are influenced by the circumstances surrounding the criminal investigation, prompting them to act in a protective manner towards Mrs. Wright.