Question

1. \inside my own helplessness i cowered, sure he was going to kill her...\ (63).

○ kneeled in a military position
○ shrank down with fear
○ stood up in a group to fight for rights

Explanation:

The context "inside my own helplessness" and the fear of someone being killed shows the word "cowered" relates to a fearful, shrinking reaction. The other options do not match this fearful, helpless context.

Answer:

shrank down with fear