Question

question
read this paragraph. then select the correct answer.
cora stood outside the gym doors, pacing back and forth. she could hear the rhythmic thuds of basketballs inside. cora knew the tryouts would be competitive, but her sister opal had spent weeks helping her prepare. cora checked her shoelaces for the third time, remembering opal’s encouraging words that morning. she slowly pushed the door open and stepped inside the gym.
what do you learn about cora from her actions?

• she is upset that she spent weeks preparing.
• she is encouraged by the competition.
• she is unsure of herself but willing to try.
• she is excited to try out for the basketball team.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze Cora's actions: pacing back and forth, checking shoelaces three times, and slowly pushing the door open suggest nervousness or uncertainty. However, she still enters the gym, showing she is willing to try. The first option is incorrect as there's no indication she's upset about preparing. The second is wrong because her actions don't show encouragement from competition. The fourth is incorrect as her actions (slowly pushing door, pacing) don't indicate excitement.

Answer:

She is unsure of herself but willing to try.