Part B:
Which excerpt from the story BEST supports the correct answer in part A?
A.
Amanda's attention was suddenly drawn to someone circling the stacks in front of her. (paragraph 2)
B.
Brian, feeling self-conscious, began to speak, but then he hesitated before looking at her, saying, "Nah, you probably don't have time to help me." (paragraph 8)
C.
Looking down at the list of books in Brian's hand, Amanda smiled and said, "Try me." (paragraph 9)
D.
He neglected to realize that those books would be referring to Earth's soil. (paragraph 10)
The excerpt that BEST supports the correct answer in part A is:
C.
Looking down at the list of books in Brian's hand, Amanda smiled and said, "Try me." (paragraph 9)