Question

based on the context of paragraph 5, what does the phrase \closing in on\ suggest?
○ the people on the bus are disinterested in edwin’s actions.
○ the people on the bus are confused about edwin’s actions.
○ the people on the bus are distracted by edwin’s actions.
○ the people on the bus are suspicious of edwin’s actions.

Explanation:

The phrase "closing in on" in paragraph 5 describes the bus passengers reacting to the accusation that Edwin was stealing. Their actions (surrounding him, the conductor ringing the bell, a man seizing his wrist) show they suspect him of theft and are acting on that suspicion.

Answer:

The people on the bus are suspicious of Edwin's actions.