Question

read the paragraph.
grace stood before the soaring brick building. the stone flight of steps seemed impossibly long. the students in their crisp, gray uniforms—just like graces—seemed impossibly smart. attending glendale academy seemed like a great opportunity when grace filled out the application, but now her throat was closing. her palms were moist. she was shaking. grace wanted to run away.
how does the setting of glendale academy affect grace?
□ it provokes an internal response of pride.
□ it causes an external response of running away.
□ it creates an internal motivation to escape.
□ it provokes an internal response of fear.

Explanation:

1. Eliminate the first option: The text shows Grace is distressed, not proud.
2. Eliminate the second option: Grace wants to run away (internal desire), but hasn't actually done it (external action).
3. Eliminate the third option: Her urge to escape is a reaction to fear, not a motivation; the core effect is the fear itself.
4. The fourth option is correct: The overwhelming, intimidating setting of the academy causes Grace physical signs of fear (tight throat, moist palms, shaking) and a desire to flee, which are internal responses to fear.

Answer:

D. It provokes an internal response of fear.