Question

read the story.
intergalactic travel hadnt really been on lexs radar. shed only signed up for the academy in order to receive rations credits. besides, there wasnt anything for her at home. her village, like everything else on planet aminole, was dying.
dirks mother was a fighter pilot, and his father had captained the first freighter to successfully navigate a black hole. dirk had been training for years—all the instructors knew his name before the first day of classes began.
no one was more surprised than lex when she was named mission commander for the first training flight. she flushed with embarrassment but also felt an ember of pride and excitement. dirks face reddened, too. he seethed with rage and resentment.
based on the story, how are lex and dirk similar?
both are caught off guard when lex is selected to lead the training flight.
both feel humble and grateful for the opportunities offered at the academy.
both overestimate their own abilities and talents.
both have wanted to be space explorers since they were young children.
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Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• Option 1: Lex is surprised to be named mission commander, and Dirk is also surprised (his face reddened with rage/resentment, implying he didn't expect Lex to be chosen over him), so they are both caught off guard by Lex's selection.
• Option 2: Dirk seethed with rage/resentment, so he doesn't feel humble and grateful. Eliminate.
• Option 3: There's no info showing they overestimate their abilities. Eliminate.
• Option 4: Lex signed up for rations credits and there's no info she wanted to be a space explorer since childhood. Eliminate.

Answer:

A. Both are caught off guard when Lex is selected to lead the training flight.