Question

confidence and authority. he now hoped that his dad would let him explore the new wind platform being built while they were at tybee. the project, although extremely challenging, had created a path to the perfect vacation with his family and his dad.

1. which event most increases the tension leading up to jason’s science breakthrough?

○ his teacher gives a presentation date for social studies.
○ his mother prepares dinner for the family.
○ his classmates share complex project ideas.
○ his father ruffles his hair at the table.

Explanation:

To determine the event that most increases tension leading to Jason's science breakthrough, we analyze each option:

• The first option (teacher giving a social studies presentation date) is unrelated to science breakthrough tension.
• The second option (mother preparing dinner) is a routine family action, not tension - inducing for the science breakthrough.
• The third option: When classmates share complex project ideas, it can create pressure on Jason to perform well or come up with a good idea for his own project, thus increasing tension related to his science breakthrough.
• The fourth option (father ruffling his hair) is a positive, affectionate gesture, not tension - inducing.

Answer:

C. His classmates share complex project ideas.