Question

anthony kicked a pile of slushy snow on the sidewalk. he missed the warm weather of his hometown but homesickness was the least of his concerns that fridays class. they were studying different - fast - for people honor or remember their familys history. each student was required to make a presentation. anthony heard his mothers sewing machine as he strolled into the living room. he paused and soaked in the familiar scene - the hum and whir of the machine, the brightly colored strips of cloth, and the distinct smell of hot oil used to keep the machine running efficiently. maybe she would know what to do. anthony slumped down in the old easy chair and explained his predicament. he watched curiously as she walked to the quilt rack made by his grandfather, all the while describing her idea. an old quilt blanket? really? he wondered, how could an old, musty blanket be a way to remember his family? anthony listened as his mother described what they were looking at. he watched in dismay as his mother carefully folded the quilt and placed it in a large box. this was going to be a disaster. friday morning came. anthony nervously walked into class holding the box. what if this was a bad idea? too late now. he walked to the front of the class, quietly laid the box on a table, and then carefully lifted out the quilt. tim, one of his classmates, called out, nice blanket, anthony! does it remember to keep your family warm? some of the students giggled as anthony took a deep breath and spread out the quilt. different colored fabric pieces cut in circles, triangles, and squares had been sewn together in elaborate designs. the colors popped across the table. it may not look special, said anthony, but this is a story quilt. story quilts do just that - they tell a story. this one is about my family. he pointed to the different bits of fabric. in his family, people always found a new meaning by sewing. select the correct answer from the drop - down menu. anthonys reaction to tims teasing shows that anthony is feeling. upset that he did not listen to his mothers advice, wish he were back at his old school, glad that he decided on a different project, decide to overcome his doubts

Explanation:

In the story, Tim's teasing likely affects Anthony emotionally. The context suggests Anthony is sensitive about his family - related project (the quilt). Teasing would typically make someone feel hurt.

Answer:

hurt