Panic at the Mall

Question

A. Gautam

Anne could not believe she was lost. This cannot be happening to me, she thought as she looked around the crowded outlet mall. I should have tied my shoes after hollering at Mom, Anne thought. But, why didn’t Mom turn around? How far can a person go in just a few seconds? Why can't I see her anywhere?

Anne debated between staying where she was, so her mother could return the same way or going to Brown House Little Market, the store they were planning to go next. Anne felt like a dog chasing its tail and going in circle as she paced back and forth but stayed in the same spot.

When she saw a security guard, Anne thought quickly. “Excuse me, Sir. I got separated from my mother. Could I use your phone to call her?”

“Yes, Miss,” the gentleman said, smiling. “After you are done, I will alert other security guards to help find your mother quickly. Don’t you worry at all.”

“Mother, it is Anne,” Anne said, as her heart beat louder than a crying toddler nearby. “I am okay. I am standing next to a security guard right outside Dan Leusen. Yes. Yes. I will wait right here.”
Question
How are the characters in the two stories similar?
Responses
A Both Anne and Billy are in danger.Both Anne and Billy are in danger.
B Both Anne and Billy are careful.Both Anne and Billy are careful.
C Both Anne and Billy are forgetful.Both Anne and Billy are forgetful.
D Both Anne and Billy are responsible for a pet.Both Anne and Billy are responsible for a pet.

Answer 1

To determine how the characters Anne and Billy are similar based on the options provided, we need to consider their situations and behaviors.

A) Both Anne and Billy are in danger. - This could be true if Billy is also in a dangerous situation, but the text only mentions Anne feeling lost and anxious in the mall, not explicitly stating that she is in danger.

B) Both Anne and Billy are careful. - While Anne is concerned about her situation and is trying to reach her mother, there's not enough information about Billy's actions or personality to compare.

C) Both Anne and Billy are forgetful. - Anne does express a sense of regret about not tying her shoes and not calling her mother sooner, but there’s no evidence to suggest that Billy is forgetful.

D) Both Anne and Billy are responsible for a pet. - There is no mention of a pet in Anne's story, nor do we know anything about Billy's situation in relation to pets.

Based on the information provided, option A) "Both Anne and Billy are in danger" is the most plausible choice, but it would depend on the context of Billy's story. However, if the story of Billy does not indicate he is in danger, then none of the options could accurately describe the similarities.

If we assume there is no context for Billy that indicates he is in danger and the focus remains solely on Anne being lost, then it could make sense that none of the provided options may apply fully.

But, if we consider the conventional narrative of being lost as a form of danger, A) could still represent the best fit.