George felt his heart beating faster. Could this be the chance he was looking for – the answer to the questions he didn't even know how to ask?

Question

"The Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Plus program," she said, "is committed to help you prepare for study in a medical, dental, or other health-related field. It is funded by the State of New Jersey's Educational Opportunity Fund."

George raised his hand. "So how much does it cost?"

"Tuition and basic costs are covered. That's why this program is so selective and so worthwhile."

"You mean it's free?" he asked incredulously.

“Nothing is completely free, but we've got you covered for the large part of it," she replied with a laugh.

George sat there with a look of disbelief and possibility on his face. He asked another question. "How long does it take?"

"The program is a four-year undergraduate degree program. Students must study a science major in the College of Arts and Sciences at Seton Hall University."

"So I can be a doctor in four years?" Rameck asked half-jokingly.

"Four years is just the undergraduate part," she replied. "Medical or dental school is another four-year program, plus additional years of study after that.”

"That's an awfully long time," Rameck said, sitting down with defeat on his face.

"You'll be four years older whether you go to college or not. Why not fill up those four years with something valuable?" she shot back.

Rameck looked thoughtful but said nothing.

George thought back to Miss Johnson, who had said almost the exact same thing to him way back in third grade.

—We Beat the Street,
Sampson Davis et al

Based on the passage, what effect does the woman giving the presentation have on the three friends?

1.She shows the teens that she wants to help them.
2.She inspires them to listen to her.
3.She scares them with her cold attitude.
4.She makes them laugh at themselves.

Answer 1

The most accurate effect that the woman giving the presentation has on the three friends, particularly on George and Rameck, is:

1. She shows the teens that she wants to help them.

Her responses, especially regarding the program's benefits and her encouragement to view the four years as a valuable opportunity, indicate her supportive attitude and desire to inspire them in pursuing their goals.