Read the excerpt from Hometown Summer.

TASHA: I like unpacking. I like crawling in the boxes.
ROBBIE: Yeah, you get to play, and we have to work.
KELSEY: Leave her alone, Robbie. Just because you're unhappy, you don't have to take it out on her.

What does this excerpt tell the reader about Kelsey's perspective?

She is annoyed at Tasha's and Robbie's immaturity.
She is protective of her little sister, Tasha.
She wishes she were closer to Tasha and Robbie.
She wishes she could play in the boxes with Tasha.

1 answer

The excerpt suggests that Kelsey is protective of her little sister, Tasha. By telling Robbie to leave Tasha alone and addressing his unhappiness, Kelsey is standing up for Tasha and showing a caring attitude toward her sibling. Therefore, the best answer is:

She is protective of her little sister, Tasha.

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