Question

first read: selection vocabulary identify the choice that best answers the question. what is most likely the meaning of repellent as used in this excerpt from “ambush”? choose the meaning based on context clues in the excerpt. the mosquitoes were fierce. i remember slapping at them, wondering if i should wake up kiowa and ask for some repellent, then thinking it was a bad idea, then looking up and seeing the young man come out of the fog. a. a substance that keeps something away b. an object that is used to clear away brush c. an instrument that helps one see long distances d. a covering that protects the skin from sun damage

Explanation:

The context mentions slapping at mosquitoes and wanting to keep them away. A repellent is a substance used to keep something (like mosquitoes) away.

Answer:

A. a substance that keeps something away