Question

through these experiences, annemarie learns that courage is not about fighting or being strong; it is about thinking clearly, staying calm, and protecting others even when scared. her bravery, though quiet, is life - saving, showing that ordinary people can make extraordinary differences in the lives of others during dangerous times.

1. which statement best describes how annemarie’s courage impacts others?

○ it allows her to control the soldiers.
○ it teaches her family to move to a new city.
○ it inspires her to become a famous soldier.
○ it helps ellen and her family survive, demonstrating that ordinary people can make a difference.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• "It allows her to control the soldiers" is incorrect as the text emphasizes calmness/protection, not controlling soldiers.
• "It teaches her family to move to a new city" has no support in the text.
• "It inspires her to become a famous soldier" is wrong as the text focuses on helping others, not becoming a soldier.
• "It helps Ellen and her family survive, demonstrating that ordinary people can make a difference" matches the text: her courage (staying calm, protecting others) is life - saving (helping Ellen's family survive) and shows ordinary people can make a difference.

Answer:

D. It helps Ellen and her family survive, demonstrating that ordinary people can make a difference.