Question

curving... then the monywood mus seen to peep over the edge of the cockpit... and i knew what i wanted to do with my life... i knew i myself had to fly.
(14) \i think id like to learn to fly,\ amelia told her family that evening. she tried to sound casual, \knowing full well id die if i didnt.\
(15)
ot a bad idea,\ replied edwin, just as casually. \when do you start?\
(16) amelia wasnt sure. she needed to do a bit of investigating first. \i told him id let him know shortly.\
(17) edwin nodded, seemingly unconcerned. \i hadnt thought she actually meant it,\ he later said. so days later, when he learned she had signed up for lessons, he was surprised. in hopes of putting her off the idea, he told her he couldnt afford them. but amelia was determined. she found a job in the mailroom of the local telephone company to pay for the lessons herself. what could edwin do? \i let her fly,\ he said.
reming, candace. amelia lost: the life and disappearance of amelia earhart. schwartz & wode books, 2011.
in paragraph 14, how does the main characters statement to her family demonstrate her passion for flying?
she talks about it as a temporary hobby.
she shows uncertainty about her interest.
she mentions it as a passing thought.
she expresses it as a life - or - death matter.

Explanation:

In Paragraph 14, Amelia says "I think I'd like to learn to fly" and also mentions "knowing full well I'd die if I didn't". This shows that she views flying as something extremely important, almost a matter of life or death. It's a strong expression of her deep - seated passion for flying.

Answer:

She expresses it as a life - or - death matter.