Question

read this passage:

geno had 24 hours to find the money to save his grandmother’s flower shop. he didn’t want to go to big marco, but he had run out of options. he knew whatever big marco asked of him in return for the money would probably be illegal, but he had no choice. he and the flower shop were all his beloved grandmother had in the world.

what is geno’s motivation in this passage?

a. geno wants to start committing crimes.

b. geno wants to work for big marco.

c. geno wants to save his grandmother’s flower shop.

d. geno wants to buy his grandmother’s flower shop.

Explanation:

To determine Geno's motivation, we analyze the passage. The passage states Geno has 24 hours to find money to save his grandmother’s flower shop. Option A is incorrect as he doesn't want to commit crimes but has no choice. Option B is wrong as he doesn't want to go to Big Marco but has no options. Option D is incorrect as he wants to save the shop, not buy it. Option C matches the passage's description of his goal.

Answer:

C. Geno wants to save his grandmother’s flower shop.