Question

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o, callie, this is for the menfolk. well fix this mess and take care of our families. you stay inside where its safe and help ma.\ \yes, pa,\ callie said. \im sure youll find the answer.\ she suppressed a scowl. what good was talking when they were starving? and how was she supposed to help if they had no food? ma couldnt regain her strength on the thin broth callie had been brewing from old vegetables in the root cellar. thank heavens they had put up those preserves after the last harvest. jars of fruit and tomatoes still lined the shelves. but ma needed milk, or meat, and they had none. based on the seventh and eighth paragraphs, what does callie think about the mens meeting? shes hopeful that the men will solve the locust problem. shes relieved that the men will take care of things. shes skeptical the men will find a solution.

Explanation:

Callie suppresses a scowl and questions the men's ability to solve the problem given their lack of food resources for Ma. Her internal thoughts show doubt.

Answer:

She's skeptical the men will find a solution.