A snake coiled and ready to strike would be an amazing scene ending that wants to present a symbol for increasing tension. Quiet people and dark cities are brooding, not very full of tension, while a church in a wilderness also represents something else.
Answer:
I would say concerned
Explanation:
This is because he asks a questions.
Jubilant means happy and joyful which doesn't make sense nor does satisfied. So I would conclude that its Concerned.
Answer: He often becomes annoyed with his mother's grumbles.
Explanation: Many times throughout the excerpt the tone is that of someone not agreeing with what is being said. " I was supposed to have it all, and in her mind that meant a nice quiet suburban town in California" This is meant as a "disagreement" but not necessarily that of importance enough for confrontation.