13 Mrs. Alexander's shoulders gave a slight movement, suggestive of impatience. "Oh, I should think that might have been a safe prediction. Another cup, please?"
14 "Yes, thank you. But predicting, in the case of boys, is not so easy as you might imagine, Mrs. Alexander. Some get a bad hurt early and lose their courage; and some never get a fair wind. Bartley”—he dropped his chin on the back of his long hand and looked at her admiringly—“Bartley caught the wind early, and it has sung in his sails ever since."
From Alexander's Bridge, by Willa Cather. Public Domain.
Question
Which evidence from the passage shows that Mrs. Alexander had hurried home to greet Professor Wilson?
Responses
“She heard him give his name, and came forward holding out her hand.” (paragraph 1)
“She heard him give his name, and came forward holding out her hand.” (paragraph 1)
“‘I was afraid that you might get here before I did.’” (paragraph 2)
“‘I was afraid that you might get here before I did.’” (paragraph 2)
“‘I was detained at a concert ...’” (paragraph 2)
“‘I was detained at a concert ...’” (paragraph 2)
“Tea was brought in immediately ...” (paragraph 3)
“Tea was brought in immediately ...” (paragraph 3)
1 answer
The evidence from the passage that shows Mrs. Alexander had hurried home to greet Professor Wilson is:
“‘I was afraid that you might get here before I did.’” (paragraph 2)
This statement indicates that she was concerned about arriving after him, suggesting she hurried home to ensure she was there to greet him.
