If it's what I think you're talking about, I just had it on a test and it should be (C) sole,
Hope this helps
The two protagonists are there to support each other and help each one succeed. Grant's story unfolds with Jefferson. The community involved in their path towards their destination is the black community and the Reverend. Grant was guided towards reconciling his insecurities regarding his race and also reconnecting to his roots, making this the first step towards his success.
You can see in the first and second paragraphs how she feels at peace (or rested).
Then take a look at the third paragraph and notice how this feeling is starting to inspire her.
I believe the answer you are looking for here is 'inspired'.
Knots usually take 1 minute or so to do. If you keep on tying the knots and get used to the pattern, you will get faster and faster and eventually will be able to do it in 4 seconds. It is kind of like picking strawberries. If you keep on picking strawberries and timing yourself, you will get faster like when you typed the knot
