Question

curious... when the doorway into seemed to peep over the edge of the cockpit... and i knew what i wanted to do with my life... i knew i myself had to fly. (14) \i think id like to learn to fly,\ amelia told her family that evening. she tried to sound casual, \knowing full well id die if i didnt.\ (15)
ot a bad idea,\ replied edwin, just as casually. \when do you start?\ (16) amelia wasnt sure. she needed to do a bit of investigating first. \i told him id let him know shortly.\ (17) edwin nodded, seemingly unconcerned. \i hadnt thought she actually meant it,\ he later said. so days later, when he learned she had signed up for lessons, he was surprised. in hopes of putting her off the idea, he told her he couldnt afford them. but amelia was determined. she found a job in the mailroom of the local telephone company to pay for the lessons herself. what could edwin do? \i let her fly,\ he said. fleming, candace. amelia lost: the life and disappearance of amelia earhart. schwartz & wade books, 2011. what does the phrase \i knew what i wanted to do with my life\ reveal about the main characters feelings after her first flight? she has a clear sense of purpose and passion for flying. she is confused about her future career goals. she realized she would rather find a new, less dangerous hobby. she is not interested in flying but would like to become a flight attendant.

Explanation:

The text describes Amelia's determination to learn to fly despite financial constraints (finding a job to pay for lessons). Her statements like "I knew what I wanted to do with my life..." show a clear sense of purpose and passion for flying. The other options are inconsistent with the text: there's no indication of confusion about career goals (she's focused on flying), no realization of preferring a new hobby (she's set on flying), and she is interested in flying (as she's taking steps to learn).

Answer:

She has a clear sense of purpose and passion for flying.