Question

select the best evidence to support the statement that marjorie has good self - control.
while marjorie was breakfasting late next day bernice came into the room with a rather formal good morning, sat down opposite, stared intently over and slightly moistened her lips.
\whats on your mind?\ inquired marjorie, rather puzzled.
bernice paused before she threw her hand grenade.
\i heard what you said about me to your mother last night.\
marjorie was startled, but she showed only a faintly heightened color and her voice was quite even when she spoke.
\where were you?\
\in the hall. i didnt mean to listen - at first.\
...marjorie dropped her eyes and became very interested in balancing a stray corn - flake on her finger.

Explanation:

The text describes Marjorie's reaction when Bernice confronts her. Marjorie was startled but showed only a faintly heightened color and her voice was quite even when she spoke. This shows that she was able to control her emotions and reactions.

Answer:

"Marjorie was startled, but she showed only a faintly heightened color and her voice was quite even when she spoke."