Question

Choose the meaning of the bold word.

He got a foot on it, lost it, and in the mayhem of other boys’ arms and legs, noticed the ball rolling loose. (“Nethergrave”)
(1 point)
anxiety
confrontation
confusion
movement

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

confusion

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

Based on the context provided, the meaning of the bold word "mayhem" in this sentence is "confusion." "Mayhem" refers to a state of disorder, chaos, and confusion caused by a violent or unruly situation. In this sentence, the author describes a chaotic scene where boys are scrambling and the ball is rolling loose, indicating a state of confusion.

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

The meaning of the bold word "mayhem" in this context is confusion.