Question

analyzing development of a theme, part 2 — instruction — level h
based on the events reggie witnesses, how does he probably feel?
event
justins supporters cheer loudly.
event
principal blaylock hugs justin.
how reggie feels
?
overjoyed
discouraged
impatient
the chorus of “woo hoos!” is so loud that i feel like i’ve been punched. justin cuts off the music and donovan starts handing out...candy bars. but he just pushes past me and my friends, which makes joe c. drop an open juiced! bottle on ruthie’s foot. ruthie squeals in pain. the juiced! makes a little puddle on the floor.
principal blaylock comes out of his office. “justin, can i speak to you for a moment?” for a second, i think that for once justin is going to get in trouble, but blaylock actually hugs justin as he ushers him into his office. donovan tries to slip in behind them, but blaylock brushes him off.

Explanation:

Reggie reacts to the loud cheers like he was punched, and he expected Justin to get in trouble, only to see the principal hug Justin instead. This mismatch between his expectation and the positive attention Justin receives, plus the chaotic, overwhelming scene, would leave him feeling let down and discouraged. The other options don't fit: he's not overjoyed by the events, and impatience doesn't match his disappointed reaction.

Answer:

discouraged