Question

1. which of the following best describes martas feelings at the end of the story?

a. she is hurt that the teachers betrayed her.
b. she is proud that she stood up for herself.
c. she wants to show her grandpa that he was wrong.
d. she is embarrassed that she had to beg for the jacket.

Explanation:

Without the full - story context, we can infer based on common literary character development. Standing up for oneself is a positive and empowering feeling that often occurs at the end of a story when a character overcomes challenges. There is no indication of teacher betrayal, a need to prove grandpa wrong, or embarrassment about begging for a jacket in the limited information provided.

Answer:

B. She is proud that she stood up for herself.