Question

ansel looked at the dish before him: salmon with dried herbs and splotches of a green sauce spread in a circle around the plate. hed seen better presentations, and salmon was such a stale choice. he imagined being on an island somewhere with his family instead of in this greasy old kitchen. unsurprisingly, the chef looked nervous as ansel picked up a fork. she must have known that hed conducted taste tests for some of the most celebrated restaurants in the world. said to possess a \supertasters\ palate, ansel was far more sensitive to subtle flavors than most. he took a bite of fish and chewed as a complex combination of flavors exploded on his tastebuds. he put his hand to his lips in astonishment. \how did you create this magnificent meal?\ he demanded. \i need to know now!\ how does ansel seem to change in the story? he changes from missing his family to appreciating the chefs company. he changes from being skeptical of the dish to being impressed by the meal. he changes from being unfriendly to the chef to being full of praise.

Explanation:

At first, Ansel thought the salmon was a stale choice and the presentation was not good. But after tasting it, he was amazed and demanded to know how it was made. This shows a shift from skepticism to being impressed.

Answer:

He changes from being skeptical of the dish to being impressed by the meal.