Question

this question has two parts. first, answer part a. then, answer part b.
(a)
part a
what inference can be made about molly and lola in passage 1?
a molly feels as if lola prefers pete to her.
b molly worries that lola does not want a hug from her.
c molly thinks that lola is uninterested in getting to know her.
d molly wants to make sure that lola will be comfortable in their house.
(b) part b
which sentence supports the answer in part a?
\lolas face was a
crowded map of
wrinkles, and she
appeared to be

Explanation:

Part A

• Option A: The passage doesn't mention Pete in relation to Lola's preference, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: There's no mention of Molly worrying about Lola not wanting a hug, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: Molly's complaints about giving up her room and not knowing Lola, along with her begrudging response, show she thinks Lola isn't interested in getting to know her (or vice versa, as she's resistant to the visit). This fits.
• Option D: Molly is resistant to Lola's visit and doesn't show concern for Lola's comfort initially, so D is incorrect.

We need a sentence that shows Molly's belief that Lola is uninterested in getting to know her. A sentence showing Molly's resistance to Lola's visit (like her begrudging response or complaints about the room) would support this, as it reflects her view that Lola's visit is an imposition and Lola isn't interested in a positive relationship.

Answer:

C. Molly thinks that Lola is uninterested in getting to know her.

Part B

(Note: Since the full options for Part B aren't fully visible, but based on typical support for Part A's answer, we assume the relevant sentence would show Molly's perception of Lola's disinterest or her own resistance. For example, if there was a sentence like "Molly mumbled a begrudging response before heading to her room to enjoy what little time she had left there before relinquishing it to a relative she’d never laid eyes on" – this shows her resistance and feeling that Lola (the relative) isn't someone she wants to get to know, supporting Part A's inference. But with the given partial text, we'll assume the correct sentence would align with Molly's negative feelings about Lola's visit and her perception of Lola's lack of interest in bonding.)