Rey repeated the scales. His manipulation of the keys was becoming less of a struggle, and the tuba was making sounds that were
almost musical. The low notes still gave him pause, though, so he attempted them again. After countless repetitions, his room boomed with the tuba’s brassy blare. He held the last note until he was out of breath, and as he exhaled, he heard his mother say from downstairs, “That one sounded good!” Based on the evidence provided, readers can conclude that Trey is
Option B. Based on the evidence provided, readers can conclude that Trey is determined.
Explanation:
The excerpt is an account of how Rey is practicing and rehearsing playing the tuba in his bedroom. By reading it, readers can conclude that Rey is determined, as he does not give up and keeps on practicing until he starts to see positive results, and even his mom gives him the opinion that he is playing the tuba well.
Determination is the ability that someone has to continue trying to do something, even if it is difficult to do so.
