Question
Passage
The provided text consists of two paragraphs, numbered 7 and 8.
Paragraph 7:
"'No, Callie, this is for the menfolk. We'll fix this mess and take care of our families. You stay inside where it's safe and help Ma.'"
Paragraph 8:
"'Yes, Pa,' Callie said. 'I'm sure you'll find the answer!' She suppressed a scowl. What good was talking when they were starving? And how was she supposed to help if they had no food? Ma couldn't regain her strength on the thin broth Callie had been brewing from old vegetables in the root cellar. Thin heavens they had put up those preserves after the last harvest, jars of fruit and tomatoes still lined the shelves. But Ma needed milk, or meat, and they had none."
Question
The question asks: "Based on the seventh and eighth paragraphs, what does Callie think about the men's meeting?"
Answer Choices
The three answer choices are:
She's skeptical the men will find a solution.
She's relieved that the men will take care of things.
She's hopeful that the men will solve the locust problem.
The provided text consists of two paragraphs, numbered 7 and 8.
Paragraph 7:
"'No, Callie, this is for the menfolk. We'll fix this mess and take care of our families. You stay inside where it's safe and help Ma.'"
Paragraph 8:
"'Yes, Pa,' Callie said. 'I'm sure you'll find the answer!' She suppressed a scowl. What good was talking when they were starving? And how was she supposed to help if they had no food? Ma couldn't regain her strength on the thin broth Callie had been brewing from old vegetables in the root cellar. Thin heavens they had put up those preserves after the last harvest, jars of fruit and tomatoes still lined the shelves. But Ma needed milk, or meat, and they had none."
Question
The question asks: "Based on the seventh and eighth paragraphs, what does Callie think about the men's meeting?"
Answer Choices
The three answer choices are:
She's skeptical the men will find a solution.
She's relieved that the men will take care of things.
She's hopeful that the men will solve the locust problem.
Answers
Answered by
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Based on the seventh and eighth paragraphs, Callie seems to be skeptical about the men's meeting and their ability to find a solution. She expresses frustration about the situation, thinking that talking won't solve their problems, especially when they are starving. Therefore, the best answer is:
**She's skeptical the men will find a solution.**
**She's skeptical the men will find a solution.**