Answer: At this point, he is curious and excited.
Explanation: While there is sadness (as he is coming from a time that was the worst in his life), he can't help but be a little excited at what is to come. This is new hope, new adventure, new life. While he has adapted quickly to his surroundings, he can't help but wonder what is yet to come.
The girl hit the ball is on active voice (hint: if the sentence has by in it, it's probably passive)
Here's one that might help.
"He knew he could not stand a chance against Jermaine in a fight," - This shows how maybe in the future in this book, he may or may not lose a fight with Jermaine.
Ronaldo gets paid to much. he never passes the ball. he thinks he to much. and he doesn't pay taxes
