Based on the excerpt, Mae's short and quick answers suggest that she is worried. The way she avoids Imani's questions and shifts the conversation indicates that something is troubling her, particularly given her concern about Imani's mom.
Read this excerpt. Mae's answers to Imani are short and quick. This gives the idea that Mae
is thinking about coding.
is worried.
does not know Imani is there.
cannot hear Imani.
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Imani shoves her sketchpad into her pack and catches up to me. "Wait up, Mae!" She walks so closely to me, our elbows touch. "Everything okay?"
I hope Imani can't hear me sniffle.
A moment later, her hand touches my shoulder. "What's the matter?"
"Nothing," I say, pulling away. "Did your mom text you today?"
"Not yet."
Imani looks right at me. "I'm sure she's fine."
"I hope so."
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