Question

zafoona sat calmly. it was as if she had been expecting the news. which evidence from the text suggests that habib’s announcement was shocking? choose 1 answer: a “fadi glanced away from the accumulating snow with a frown.” b “there were deep circles under his eyes, as if he hadn’t slept for many nights.” c “what?” said noor, as her fork dropped with a loud clang.” d “zafoona sat calmly. it was as if she had been expecting the news.”

Explanation:

The exclamation "What?" and the fork - dropping sound indicate Noor's shock at Habib's announcement. Options A and B do not relate to the reaction to the announcement, and option D shows Zafoona's calmness, not shock.

Answer:

C. "What?" said Noor, as her fork dropped with a loud clang.