Question

question 5
read this passage from the episode:

you know that sinking feeling on a roller coaster when you drop suddenly, and your stomach feels like it’s doing somersaults? that’s basically what i felt like... and then someone passed a stack of papers to my desk that said, “7th annual art show.” i took one and folded it again and again until it wouldn’t fold anymore, and stuffed it into the little pocket on my bookbag, my mind going over what i could possibly do.

what effect does this passage have on the episode’s plot?

a) the passage shows that participating in the school art show will help jamie become more confident about her artwork.
b) the passage shows that the school art show clearly makes jamie feel a variety of emotions.
c) the passage shows that jamie has decided to do whatever she can to avoid participating in the school art show.
d) the passage shows that jamie is cherishing any souvenirs she collects that are related to her first art show.

Explanation:

Question 1 (assuming the first question about the word "engrossed")

To solve this, we analyze the meaning of "engrossed". The context says the narrator was "already engrossed" in something. "Engrossed" means being completely absorbed or involved. Option A is "absurdly baffled" (not matching), B is "extremely annoyed" (no), D is "somewhat envious" (no). Option C is "completely engaged in something", which matches the meaning of engrossed.

We analyze each option. Option A: The passage doesn't mention confidence about artwork. Option B: The passage describes a sinking feeling (like roller - coaster) and then actions with the art show paper, showing mixed emotions (the sinking feeling, then thinking about what to do). Option C: She takes the paper and thinks about what to do, not avoiding. Option D: She folds the paper and stuffs it, not cherishing souvenirs. So B is correct.

Answer:

C. completely engaged in something

Question 5