Part A

Why is Meg most upset with Mr. Jenkins?


A- He asks Meg to accept the fact that Mr. Murry will not return.

B - Mr. Jenkins demands that she lower her voice when speaking to him.

C- He does not know what Mr. Murry does for a living.

D- Mr. Jenkins suggests ways for Meg to improve her attitude in the classroom.
Question 2
Part B

Which quotation from the text best supports the answer to Part A?


A -“So what?” Meg demanded. “I’m not ashamed of anything I’m saying. Are you?”

B- Mr. Jenkins sighed. “Do you enjoy being the most belligerent, uncooperative child in school?”

C - “‘When she tells me that my father isn’t coming home, I’ll believe it. As long as she says Father is coming home, then I’ll believe that.’”

D - “‘Just what was your father’s line of business?’ Mr. Jenkins asked. ‘Some kind of scientist, wasn’t he?’”