Question

the jewelry box
the year, lauren, a freshman, searched frantically for the wood shop. she was very
seated when she finally arrived while everyone watched. trying to find a seat
of attention lauren wanted to avoid the room was full of students she recognized from
most of the boys who sat at the back of the bus, boys
these were the type who blatantly broke
she noticed jerry pickup, the bus ring leader and she grew
we had a reputation for moving around a lot and was known for his meanness.
and thus shed avoided being a target.
as they watched her take a seat in the back. after shed
jerry, look! her feet dont even
he said it, the whole class erupted in laughter because he was right, and without
letting her feet swing back and forth like a toddler in a high chair. while lauren
pickup, who looked thirty and had a scar under his right eye.
how does the setting contribute to laurens conflict?
it allows lauren to visit with older students.
it suggests mrs. sampson did not review laurens schedule.
it forces jerry to work with lauren on her jewelry box.
it provides an environment where lauren lacks confidence.

Explanation:

The text describes Lauren's experiences in a school - related setting including interactions with students and a situation with Jerry. The setting contributes to conflict as it allows for interactions with difficult students like Jerry who has a bad reputation and creates problems for Lauren.

Answer:

A. It allows Lauren to visit with older students.