Question

It's Helen's first night alone in her new apartment and she's beginning to question her big move. She had assured her parents that at nineteen she was more than mature enough to take care of herself, but now she isn't feeling so confident. She checks the locks for the third time before she makes her rounds to the windows. Which sentence consistently reflects the tone of the paragraph?
A) Eager to begin her new life, Helen turns on some music and begins unpacking.
B) Angry that her parents have left, Helen storms to her room and slams the door.
C) Helen falls in a heap on the floor and begins to sob because she has never felt so lonely.
D) Helen picks up the phone and calls her mother to remind herself that home is only a phone call away.

Answer 1

Answer:

C) Helen falls in a heap on the floor and begins to sob because she has never felt so lonely.

Explanation:

From the paragraph, the tone is that of loneliness and regret at leaving home because she is not sure she made the right decision.

So falling in a heap and sobbing because of her loneliness consistently reflects the tone of regret and loneliness.