Question

anthony was required to make a presentation. he missed the warm weather of his hometown but homesickness was the least of his concerns right then. anthony needed some inspiration - fast - for fridays class. they were studying different ways people honor or remember their familys history. each student was required to make a presentation. anthony heard his mothers sewing machine as he strolled into the living room. he paused and soaked in the familiar scene - the hum and whir of the machine, the brightly colored strips of cloth, and the distinct smell of hot oil used to keep the machine running efficiently. maybe she would know what to do. anthony slumped down in the old easy chair and walked to the quilt rack made by his grandfather, all the while describing her idea. an old quilt blanket? really? he wondered, how could an old, musty blanket be a way to remember his family? anthony listened as his mother described what they were looking at. he watched in dismay as his mother carefully folded the quilt and placed it in a large box. this was going to be a disaster. friday morning came. anthony nervously walked into class holding the box. what if this was a bad idea? too late now. he walked to the front of the class, quietly laid the box on a table, and then carefully lifted out the quilt. tim, one of his classmates, called out,
ice blanket, anthony! does it remember to keep your family warm?\ some of the students giggled as anthony took a deep breath and spread out the quilt. different colored fabric pieces cut in circles, triangles, and squares had been sewn together in elaborate designs. the colors exploded across the table. \it may not look special,\ said anthony, \but this is a story quilt. story quilts do just that - they tell a story. this one is about my family.\ he pointed to the different bits of fabric. his family always found a new meaning for worn - out fabric. select the correct answer from the drop - down menu. anthonys reaction to tims teasing shows that anthony is feeling excited, cheerful, hurt, determined.

Explanation:

Anthony is nervous about presenting the quilt as he wonders if it's a bad idea and is affected by Tim's teasing. His reaction shows he is hurt by the teasing.

Answer:

hurt