Question

read the dictionary entry for jostle.
jostle\\ jos - el\\ v

1. to come in contact
2. to stir up
3. to exist in close contact
4. to push or shove

which definition most closely matches the meaning of jostle as it is used in line 17?
a definition 1
b definition 4
c definition 2
d definition 3

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the context of "jostle" in line 17 (even though the text for line 17 isn't provided, we can reason about common usage). "To push or shove" (Definition 4) is a common, active sense of "jostle" involving physical interaction like in a crowd. Definitions 1 (come in contact, more passive), 2 (stir up, abstract), and 3 (exist in close contact, static) are less likely for an active usage of "jostle" in a typical context. So the most probable is Definition 4.

Analyze "jostle" definitions. "To push or shove" (Definition 4) fits active, physical interaction context (common for "jostle"), while others are less fitting (1: passive contact, 2: abstract, 3: static contact).

Answer:

B. Definition 4