Question

read the excerpt from its our world, too! young people who are making a difference.
at halftime, as homecoming floats circled the field, allison gibbons, a member of the
student council, entered the press box, stood before the microphone, and asked for
everyones attention. the crowd grew silent as she began to read the letter.
i was watching the crowd while allison read it, andy said. when she finished, there was
silence, and then almost everyone stood up and cheered. all the students stood up. and
the football players were all clapping. it was a wonderful feeling to know that we had
people behind us.
why does the crowd grow silent after the speech?
the crowd is angered
because they feel
attacked.
the crowd is moved by
the students
compassion.
the crowd is puzzled
about the students letter.
the crowd is saddened
because they feel
ashamed.

Explanation:

The text describes Allison reading a letter. The crowd's silence is likely due to being moved by the students' compassion as shown by their later standing up, cheering, and clapping. There is no indication of anger (no sign of being attacked), puzzlement (no description of confusion about the letter), or shame (no text about feeling ashamed).

Answer:

The crowd is moved by the students' compassion.