A. Gautam
Axel loved and feared Thursdays. He loved going to visit his grandfather at the nursing home. He feared seeing his grandfather who was rapidly losing his memory. Grandpa Arnie didn’t even smile at Axel the last time he was there. Even a month ago, Grandpa Arnie almost shouted with joy when Axel opened the door and walked in. After all, Axel was his favorite grandchild.
“Grandpop,” Axel said, as he slowly entered the room with his mother. He gazed at his grandfather the whole time. “Hello.” Axel greeted his grandfather in a soft voice. What if he has completely forgotten me? Axel was afraid to even think of the possibility.
Grandpa Arnie was playing cards alone on the reclining chair. His glasses dangerously rested on the tip of his nose. He slightly turned to face the boy. The red hair that needed a trim, the soft smile on a gentle face, and the school uniform told him who the boy could be. When the boy came closer and gently pushed the glasses up on his nose, Grandpa Arnie remembered the smell of the boy. He wiped the sweat on the boy’s nose and pulled the boy up close to sit on his lap.
“I remember you. I remember always loving you,” Grandpa Arnie said to Axel. “I remember tickling you until you begged me to stop.” Then, he slowly raised his long fingers and aimed for the boy’s armpits.
Axel laughed until even the hallway echoed with joy.
Question
What do Grandpa Arnie’s actions show about his feelings for Axel?
Responses
A He remembers the boy and shows him love.He remembers the boy and shows him love.
B He can’t remember Axel at once and is frustrated. He can’t remember Axel at once and is frustrated.
C He is confused by Axel’s presence and shows it, too.He is confused by Axel’s presence and shows it, too.
D He feels a lot of love for a boy he can’t seem to remember.He feels a lot of love for a boy he can’t seem to remember.
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The best response to the question regarding Grandpa Arnie's actions and his feelings for Axel is:
A He remembers the boy and shows him love.
This is supported by the fact that Grandpa Arnie acknowledges Axel's presence and recalls happy memories with him, expressing love and affection through his actions, such as trying to tickle Axel and pulling him close. Despite his memory loss, the warmth in his actions conveys his enduring love for Axel.
