Question

Part A
In “American History,” when Elena finally speaks to Eugene, how is he different from what she expected? Choose the correct answer
A. She expects snobbery, but he turns out to be shy and open to friendship.
B. She expects rejection, but he welcomes her admiration in a vain way.
C. She expects friendliness, but he turns out to be needy and clinging.
D. She expects shyness, but he turns out to be talkative and outgoing.
Part B
Which quotation from “American History” best supports the answer to Part A? Choose the correct answer
A. But when I came up to him . . . and blurted out: "You're Eugene. Right?" he smiled, pushed his glasses up on his nose, and nodded. I saw then that he was blushing deeply.
B. His mother was very unhappy, Eugene said, in his beautiful voice that rose and fell over words in a strange, lilting way.
C. I knew I was his only friend so far, and I liked that, though I felt sad for him sometimes.
D. Today was the day I was to visit Eugene in his house. He had asked me to come over after school to study for an American history test with him.

Answer 1

Part A: A

Part B: A

Explanation: The excerpt in B (your Part B option A) shows Eugene smiling, nodding, and blushing when Elena speaks to him, indicating shyness and a friendly response rather than the snobbishness she had expected.