ANAGNOS: Possible. I should warn you, she is much given to tantrums.

ANNIE: Means something is inside. Well, so am I, if I believe all I hear. Maybe you should warn them.

ANAGNOS [FROWNS]: Annie. I wrote them no word of your history. You will find yourself among strangers now, who know nothing of it.

ANNIE: Well, we’ll keep them in a state of blessed ignorance.

Which statement best describes Annie’s attitude toward her upcoming assignment in this excerpt?

She is discouraged and concerned about her ability to teach.
She is lighthearted and joking about her own shortcomings.
She is nervous and reluctant to leave Anagnos.
She is studious and eager to share her knowledge.

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The statement that best describes Annie’s attitude toward her upcoming assignment in this excerpt is:

She is lighthearted and joking about her own shortcomings.

Annie's comments reflect a sense of humor about her situation and the challenges she may face, suggesting that she is attempting to maintain a lighthearted demeanor despite the potential difficulties ahead.