Question

question 8 of 20
read this passage:
the flashlight flickered and then died, plunging wills into darkness. he reached into his pocket for fresh batteries and found, like always, nothing. hoping anne would realize what had happened and come back and rescue him, he tapped the flashlight several times and frantically pushed the switch off and on, as if that would help. nothing. wills tapped the flashlight again, this time harder, and resorted to pleading. \please,\ he muttered. \please, turn on.\
which statement best describes how the mood supports the overall meaning of the passage?
a. the worrisome mood supports the idea that wills is beginning to understand that he is in a bad situation.
b. the vengeful mood supports the idea that anne purposely put wills in this frightening situation.
c. the nostalgic mood supports the idea that wills is remembering all the times this has happened to him before.
d. the confident mood supports the idea that wills is sure he will be able to find a way out of his situation.

Explanation:

The passage shows Wills' actions like frantically trying the flashlight, pleading, and having no batteries. These indicate worry. He hopes Anne will rescue him, showing he realizes his bad situation (darkness with no working flashlight). Option B's vengeful mood has no basis (no sign Anne did it on purpose). Option C's nostalgic mood is wrong (no reminiscing). Option D's confident mood is incorrect (his actions show worry, not confidence).

Answer:

A. The worrisome mood supports the idea that Wills is beginning to understand that he is in a bad situation.