Question

6 the drive to the beach house took most of the day. as they turned off the highway onto country back roads, the clouds darkened. rain fell in hard spurts. near the coastline, fog floated through the cypress trees and over the rain-drenched sand. sitting in the back seat, madeline watched her reflection in the window. behind madelines reflection, the trees and sand dunes slipped past.
7 \even more beautiful in the rain,\ her mother said. turning, she asked, \what do you think, madeline?\
8 madeline glared at her mom. \beautiful,\ she muttered.
based on the sixth, seventh, and eighth paragraphs, how does madeline feel about the drive to the beach house?
enthusiastic
bitter
tired

Explanation:

1. Madeline's actions (glaring at her mom, muttering the word "Beautiful" instead of speaking warmly) show she is unhappy, not enthusiastic.
2. There is no text evidence to suggest she feels bitter (deep, long-lasting resentment) about the drive.
3. The drive took "most of the day," she is quiet and withdrawn in the back seat, and her short, annoyed response implies she is worn out by the long journey.

Answer:

tired