Asked by jimmy

Read the passage from “Initiation.”

Millicent and Bev took a bus ahead of the rest of the girls; they had to stand up on the way to Lewiston Square. Bev seemed very cross about something. Finally she said, "You were talking with Herb Dalton at lunch today."

"No," Millicent said honestly.

"Well, I saw you smile at him. That's practically as bad as talking. Remember not to do it again."

Which conclusion is best supported by the passage?

Millicent feels confused by Bev.
Bev wants to embarrass Millicent.
Millicent is afraid of Bev.
Bev is jealous of Millicent.'

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Bev is jealous of Millicent.

Bev’s upset reaction to Millicent smiling at Herb Dalton and her warning (“that’s practically as bad as talking… Remember not to do it again”) shows she’s jealous or possessive about Herb’s attention.