A Gift for the Queen Richard had come to London, because he wanted to see Queen Victoria in person as she passed by the streets of London. He had a wild hope that the Queen would acknowledge him as she passed by. Thousands of people lined the sides of the streets hoping to just catch a glimpse of the Queen. Richard managed to find a good spot among the people and waited at a corner where the Queen's carriage would pass by. As the Queen's carriage was turning at the corner, Richard became happy. Something made the carriage pause for a moment, and Richard could not believe his eyes when he saw the Queen's carriage had stopped just in front of him. He seized the opportunity and sprinted across to the carriage to give his poem about the Queen as a gift to her. The security guards surrounded Richard to protect and keep the Queen safe. However, the Queen waved them away and accepted Richard's token with a gracious smile. 5 Which words or phrases from the passage best help the reader understand the meaning of the word "security"? A. could not believe his eyes B. just catch a glimpse of the Queen C. stopped just in front D. protect and keep the Queen safe
