Question

unwrapped. inside lauren found a photograph from their excursion to the lake with a frame that said best friends. lauren and claudia embraced each other and said goodbye. that was the last time lauren had seen claudia since her move, and much had happened since then. laurens two weeks at her new home had stirred up a jumble of emotions. lauren liked her new school and she had already made some phenomenal friends; however, she still missed claudia and had trouble navigating the city. lauren did feel fortunate, though. even though she and claudia were miles apart, they chatted on the phone every night and remained best friends. suddenly, the telephone rang and lauren jumped up to answer - she knew it was an important call. based on laurens behavior in this passage, the reader can infer that she is a a true and dedicated friend. b a selfish and inconsiderate friend. c a somewhat flighty and irresponsible friend. d someones friend only when it benefits lauren herself.

Explanation:

Lauren's quick - response to the important call and her long - term connection with Claudia despite distance show her dedication as a friend. She made new friends but still valued Claudia, indicating her loyalty.

Answer:

A. a true and dedicated friend