Grace stood before the soaring brick building. The stone flight of steps seemed impossibly long. The students in their crisp, gray uniforms—just like Grace's—seemed impossibly smart. Attending Glendale Academy seemed like a great opportunity when Grace filled out the application, but now her throat was closing. Her palms were moist. She was shaking. Grace wanted to run away.
How does the setting of Glendale Academy affect Grace?
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It causes an external response of running away.
It provokes an internal response of fear.
It provokes an internal response of pride.
It creates an internal motivation to escape.
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The correct response is:
It provokes an internal response of fear.
The description of the building, the students, and Grace's physical reactions (throat closing, moist palms, shaking) highlights her feelings of intimidation and anxiety in the setting of Glendale Academy.
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