Luiza clutched her violin under her chin. She felt every eye in the room on her and was aware that everyone was listening closely. She wiped a drip of sweat from her forehead. She wanted to be first chair in the orchestra so badly. Luiza had practiced hard, but she knew the competition was tough. Her hand shook as she brought her bow to the instrument’s strings. Then she began to play.

Question

What can be inferred about Luiza from the details in this paragraph?

(1 point)
Responses

She feels ill
She feels ill

She feels angry
She feels angry

She is nervous
She is nervous

She is talented

Answer 1

Based on the details in the paragraph, it can be inferred that Luiza is nervous. The description of her feeling every eye in the room on her, wiping a drip of sweat from her forehead, and her hand shaking all suggest that she is experiencing anxiety about performing. Therefore, the correct response is:

She is nervous.