"The minute she heard any words she knew,
however poorly
used, she stopped crying."
What can the reader infer about the Palestinian woman based on these lines?
A.She was frustrated with the airport staff
B.She was relieved to hear a familiar language
C.She was embarrassed about her emotional outburst
D.She was pretending to be upset to get attention
1 answer
Based on the lines provided, the reader can infer that:
B. She was relieved to hear a familiar language.
The lines suggest that the woman found comfort in hearing recognizable words, which indicates that the familiar language provided her with a sense of relief and emotional support during a difficult moment.
