Question

1. read the following passage and answer the question that follows: sashas hands trembled as she gripped the microphone. the crowd of students stared back at her, some whispering, some just waiting. the school talent show was always a big deal, and sasha had never stood on stage before - not even to give a class presentation. behind the curtain, she had almost turned and run, but then she remembered why she was here. her brother, max, used to sing at every talent - show tradition. taking a deep breath, she thought of maxs goofy grin and began to sing. the room was silent - then, slowly, it filled with applause. sasha smiled, not for herself, but for the promise she had kept. how is sasha characterized in the passage? as jealous and rude as nervous but determined as confident and carefree as shy and unwilling

Explanation:

The passage shows Sasha is nervous as her hands trembled and she was hesitant to go on stage. But she is determined as she fulfilled the promise she made to her late - brother Max by singing at the talent show.

Answer:

As nervous but determined