Read the following lines from the poem:

Question

"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

Answer 1

The reader can infer that the Palestinian woman was relieved to hear a familiar language based on the lines, "The minute she heard any words she knew, however poorly used, she stopped crying." This suggests that upon hearing familiar words, she experienced a significant change in her emotional state, indicating relief or comfort. Therefore, the correct answer is:

B. She was relieved to hear a familiar language.