Question

this question has two parts. first, answer part a. then, answer part b.
part a
what do the author’s physical descriptions of toby suggest about how he feels in the passage?
(a) they indicate that he is irritated but trying to hold the group together.
(b) they indicate that he is proud of the progress that his music group has made.
(c) they indicate that he feels deeply connected to the music that he has chosen.
(d) they indicate that he is easily distracted by the problems that his music group causes.
part b
select two sentences from the passage that support the idea in part a.
□ \toby taps his baton on the side of his own stand.\ (paragraph 11)
□ \last night was ball hockey, and he feels it in his upper arms and left shin, where someone nailed him with a stick blade.\ (paragraph 10)

(text above the question:)
10 toby tugs his jeans over his narrow hips and inhales deeply. last night was ball hockey, and he feels it in his upper arms and left shin, where someone nailed him with a stick blade....
11 \that’s right,\ he said brightly. \where are we? bar forty-something.\
12 \forty-three,\ bill supplies.
13 toby runs a hand through what’s left of his hair and gives pamela a meaningful look.
ote that second guitars enter a bar later.\
14 she actually smiles, that strained face pleased to be recognized.
15 the choir chugs on, tight with concentration while toby keeps the beat and cues entrances. tom, who rarely gets the rhythm right, is lagging on
orwegian wood\ while the others trot into \the long and winding road.\ toby sings his part, coaxing him back into the fold. for a few lines everything goes smoothly. it is one of those moments where effort turns to music, and they feel it, hardly dare to hope it will continue.
16 it is matthew, the lawyer, who breaks the spell.
17 \someone’s out of step!\ he protests, and the group staggers to a halt again.
18 \don’t quit!\ toby pleads. he continues to wave his baton, but it’s no use. they sit in silence, a dozen grizzled faces staring at him.

Explanation:

(Part A):
To solve Part A, we analyze each option:

• Option a: The text doesn't show Toby being irritated; he's focused on the music. Eliminate.
• Option b: There's no mention of the group's progress in the physical descriptions. Eliminate.
• Option c: The physical actions (tugging jeans, holding the ball hockey item) and his engagement with the choir (coaxing, keeping rhythm) suggest a deep connection to the music. This fits.
• Option d: The descriptions don't indicate distraction; he's involved in the music. Eliminate.

For Part B, we need sentences that support the idea of Toby's deep connection to music:

• "Toby taps his baton on the side of his own stand." (Paragraph 11) shows his engagement with conducting, supporting his connection.
• "Last night was ball hockey, and he feels it in his upper arms and left shin, where someone nailed him with a stick blade." (Paragraph 10) shows he carries the memory of the game (maybe a metaphor for his connection to music, or his focus on physical sensations tied to his passions, including music). Wait, actually, the relevant sentences should show his connection to the music. Wait, re - evaluating: The sentence "The choir chugs on, tight with concentration while Toby keeps the beat and cues entrances. Tom, who rarely gets the rhythm right, is lagging on 'Norwegian Wood' while the others trot into 'The Long and Winding Road.' Toby sings his part, coaxing him back into the fold." (from the passage) would be better, but among the given options in Part B:

Wait, the two sentences provided in Part B options are:

1. "Toby taps his baton on the side of his own stand." (Paragraph 11) - This shows his active participation in conducting, which is part of his connection to the music.
2. "Last night was ball hockey, and he feels it in his upper arms and left shin, where someone nailed him with a stick blade." (Paragraph 10) - This shows he is still feeling the effects of a game, but how does it support? Maybe it's about his physical engagement with activities he is passionate about, including music. Alternatively, maybe there's a mis - option, but based on the given Part B options, these two are the ones to select as they show his physical involvement (baton tapping for music, and the ball hockey feeling as part of his engaged, passionate nature which extends to music).

Answer:

(Part A):
c. They indicate that he feels deeply connected to the music that he has chosen.