Question

1. read this sentence from paragraph 2. it is perfect, thought sophia as she glanced around the backyard—everyone seemed to be having a good time chatting amongst themselves, that is, everyone except alejandra, her fourteen - year - old sister who was sulking at a table alone. this sentence helps the reader know that the word sullenly in paragraph 4 means — in a hostile or vicious way gloomily or resentfully in a tired or weary way fervently or earnestly

Explanation:

In the context, while others are having a good - time chatting, Alejandra is alone at a table. This suggests a negative, gloomy or resentful mood, which aligns with the meaning of "sullenly".

Answer:

B. gloomily or resentfully