Question

which quote from the story best supports the idea that taj thinks his parents are being selfish?
\but . . .why?\ taj asked, his voice cracking.
\you mean your careers,\ taj replied.
his parents opened their mouths to say something, but taj raised his hand to stop them.
\is there anything else i need to know?\ he said wearily.

Explanation:

To determine which quote shows Taj thinks his parents are selfish, we analyze each option:

• The first quote shows confusion or emotion, not selfishness.
• The second quote, "You mean your careers," implies Taj believes his parents' focus is on their own careers (selfish, as it prioritizes their own goals over his or others' perhaps).
• The third quote is about stopping parents from speaking, not about selfishness.
• The fourth quote shows weariness, not a view on parents' selfishness.

Answer:

B. "You mean your careers," Taj replied.