Question

question 9 of 20
read the following excerpt from journal of the adventures of a party of california gold - seekers by margaret frink:
this was another hard day. we had expected an easier road down the mountains after crossing the main ridge, but were disappointed. our road to - day was very rough, up and down mountains all the way.
which word best describes the mood frink creates with this passage?
a. relieved
b. exhausted
c. optimistic
d. determined

Explanation:

The passage describes a "hard day" with a "very rough" road involving going up and down mountains. "Relieved" (A) is incorrect as they were disappointed, not relieved. "Optimistic" (C) doesn't fit since the day was hard and they were disappointed. "Determined" (D) isn't conveyed; the focus is on the difficulty leading to a sense of tiredness. "Exhausted" (B) matches the hard, rough day and the disappointment from expecting an easier road, creating a mood of weariness.

Answer:

B. Exhausted