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What does Octavia mean when she says, "I'm not here to experience the grime and then go home and tell my friends about it over sushi" ?(1 point) Responses Octavia doesn't enjoy eating sushi Octavia doesn't enjoy eating sushi Octavia wants to keep her volunteering experiences to herself Octavia wants to keep her volunteering experiences to herself Octavia is committed to actively contributing and making a genuine impact Octavia is committed to actively contributing and making a genuine impact Octavia prefers sharing her experiences through social media rather than in person
The correct answer is: Octavia is committed to actively contributing and making a genuine impact.
How would you describe Octavia's attitude towards volunteering based on the passage?(1 point) Responses Passive Passive Anxious Anxious Enthusiastic Enthusiastic Indifferent
Based on the given information, Octavia's attitude towards volunteering can be described as enthusiastic. She takes her volunteer work seriously and is committed to actively contributing and making a genuine impact, as mentioned in the previous question.
What does the phrase "tangled up" in paragraph 11 suggest about Octavia's motivations?(1 point) Responses Octavia is confused and uncertain about her motivations Octavia is confused and uncertain about her motivations Octavia's motivations are clear and straightforward Octavia's motivations are clear and straightforward Octavia's motivations are selfish and insincere Octavia's motivations are selfish and insincere Octavia's motivations are driven by external factors
The phrase "tangled up" suggests that Octavia's motivations may be confused and uncertain. It implies that she may have conflicting or complicated reasons for volunteering, rather than having clear and straightforward motivations.
When Octavia mentions her "worst qualities" in paragraph 12, what qualities is she referring to?(1 point) Responses Pride and arrogance Pride and arrogance Enthusiasm and passion Enthusiasm and passion Humility and self-doubt Humility and self-doubt Compassion and empathy
Based on the passage, Octavia's "worst qualities" refer to her pride and arrogance. In paragraph 12, she acknowledges that these qualities can hinder her ability to connect with others and to fully appreciate the experiences she has while volunteering.
What does Octavia mean when she says, "Is this how I want to be?" (1 point) Responses Octavia is contemplating her future career choices Octavia is contemplating her future career choices Octavia is questioning her own identity and values Octavia is questioning her own identity and values Octavia is considering changing her volunteering commitment Octavia is considering changing her volunteering commitment Octavia is wondering if she should pursue a different hobby
