Part A

Why is Meg most upset with Mr. Jenkins?


He asks Meg to accept the fact that Mr. Murry will not return.

Mr. Jenkins suggests ways for Meg to improve her attitude in the classroom.

Mr. Jenkins demands that she lower her voice when speaking to him.

He does not know what Mr. Murry does for a living.
Question 2
Part B

Which quotation from the text best supports the answer to Part A?


“So what?” Meg demanded. “I’m not ashamed of anything I’m saying. Are you?”

“‘When she tells me that my father isn’t coming home, I’ll believe it. As long as she says Father is coming home, then I’ll believe that.’”

“‘Just what was your father’s line of business?’ Mr. Jenkins asked. ‘Some kind of scientist, wasn’t he?’”

Mr. Jenkins sighed. “Do you enjoy being the most belligerent, uncooperative child in school?”