Question

read the excerpt from \the evacuation.\

though it was hard to stand up to all those grown ups, i knew i had to keep my promise to mum. i kept telling myself, \pull yourself together, pull yourself together,\ so i wouldnt cry. each time someone tried to separate me from edna, i geared up to yell and that scared them off good and proper!

which word best describes the mood of this excerpt?

courageous
shameful
confusion
joyous

Explanation:

Analyze the textual evidence

The narrator describes standing up to "all those grown ups" to keep a promise, repeating "Pull yourself together" to avoid crying, and gearing up to yell to prevent being separated from Edna. These actions and internal thoughts demonstrate bravery, determination, and resolve in a difficult situation.

Evaluate the answer choices

• courageous: Fits the narrator's determination to stand up to adults, keep a promise, control their tears, and fight to stay with Edna.
• shameful: Incorrect, as there is no sense of guilt or regret.
• confusion: Incorrect, as the narrator is highly focused and clear about their goal.
• joyous: Incorrect, as the situation is stressful and emotional, not happy.

Answer:

• courageous (Correct answer)
• shameful
• confusion
• joyous