Question

I learned some interesting information about myself. I am usually independent and, providing I understand an assignment, I start on it immediately. I definitely prefer working with people to working alone; I have always enjoyed group projects. When I was little, my sister got me a T-shirt that said, "Plays well with others." When faced with an emergency, like my little brother falling out of a tree, I begin to shake and perspire. I also have no sign of hand-eye coordination, so I can most certainly rule out a career as a surgeon. My friend Diego, however, has the nerves of a rock and reacts instantly in emergencies. He plans to be a paramedic, which makes perfect sense. I have ruled out all careers that demand physical skill, calmness in the face of danger, or working alone.
In paragraph 4, the author says that Diego "has the nerves of a rock" during emergencies to show that he —

A.
moves very slowly.

B.
becomes very still.

C.
remains very calm.

D.
is very strong.

Answer 1

C

"Nerves of a rock" means staying calm under pressure; the passage notes Diego reacts instantly and plans to be a paramedic, supporting that he remains very calm. The other choices (slow, very still, very strong) don't match this meaning.