Question

mowing and weeding
chapter 1
1 \when can i use the lawnmower?\ nat asked mom as she filled the machine’s gas tank
2 \when you’re a little older, taller, and stronger,\ she replied. after putting the cap back on the gas tank, she checked the oil
chapter 2
3 nat watched from the driveway as mom pushed the buzzing lawnmower. each pass made a neat row in the grass. the lines reminded nat of the pattern left in the carpet after he vacuumed. he enjoyed using machines, especially loud ones that made things nice and orderly
4 after a few more rows, mom stopped the lawnmower and came over to nat
5 \can you go through the yard and pull any weeds you find in the grass?\ she asked
6 \that doesn’t sound very fun,\ nat replied
7 \what if i pay you five cents per weed?\ mom
5 how does nat feel after he finishes weeding the yard?
a. he is upset that he makes very little money doing chores
b. he is happy that he is finally able to go inside and vacuum
c. he is disappointed that he cannot use the lawnmower
d. he is proud of himself for helping make the grass look nice
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Explanation:

From the text, Nat enjoys making things nice and orderly (e.g., vacuuming to create patterns). After weeding to help the grass look nice (as Mom mowed and he weeded), his enjoyment of orderly results and helping would lead to pride. Option A: No focus on money amount dissatisfaction. Option B: No mention of wanting to vacuum after weeding. Option C: The lawnmower use was for when older, but after weeding, the focus is on the grass looking nice, not lawnmower disappointment. So D fits.

Answer:

D. He is proud of himself for helping make the grass look nice.