Question

Read the excerpt from "Dwaina Brooks.”

Dwaina tore into the house that night after school and found her mother, Gail. As usual, she was in the kitchen. "Mama," Dwaina said. "I need you to help me fix some stuff to take down to that shelter we call at school. Let's make up as much as we can. Sandwiches and chicken. Let's get everyone to do it. C’mon."

In this excerpt, Dwaina’s words and actions reveal that she is

overbearing.
gentle.
carefree.
determined.

Answer 1

determined.

Her words and actions show purpose and urgency—organizing food, rallying others, and insisting they get it done—rather than being carefree or merely gentle.