Part A Why is Meg most upset with Mr. Jenkins?

Mr. Jenkins demands that she lower her voice when speaking to him.

Mr. Jenkins suggests ways for Meg to improve her attitude in the classroom.

He does not know what Mr. Murry does for a living.

He asks Meg to accept the fact that Mr. Murry will not return.

Question 2

Part B

Which quotation from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

“‘Just what was your father’s line of business?’ Mr. Jenkins asked. ‘Some kind of scientist, wasn’t he?’”

“‘When she tells me that my father isn’t coming home, I’ll believe it. As long as she says Father is coming home, then I’ll believe that.’”

Mr. Jenkins sighed. “Do you enjoy being the most belligerent, uncooperative child in school?”

“So what?” Meg demanded. “I’m not ashamed of anything I’m saying. Are you

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