Question

Chris heard the garage door open. He hadn't realized that his brother would be home so soon. Thankfully, he had put everything back where it belonged, and Keith would never be the wiser. He couldn't believe he was about to lie to his brother, but . . . Keith can never know, Chris thought to himself. It's for his own good. Chris flopped down on the couch and tried to look casual as Keith walked in the back door. "What are you doing here?" Keith asked, surprised to see his little brother. "Can't I come by to say hi?" Chris asked, his voice gravelly. "I haven't seen you in a while." "No, it's great to see you," Keith said cautiously. "I'm just surprised, that's all." Chris stood up suddenly, anger exploding inside him. "Fine, if you don't want to see me, I'll leave!" He turned and slammed the door in Keith's shocked face.

Which statement best describes the internal conflict in this passage?
A.Chris is worried that Keith will find out that he is lying.
B.Chris is angry at Keith for questioning the reason behind his visit.
C.Chris is mad that Keith doesn't want to spend more time with him.
D.Chris is upset with himself for lying to Keith.

Answer 1

The internal conflict in the passage is best described by Chris's worry about Keith discovering that he is lying, leading to his mixed emotions and abrupt anger as a defensive mechanism.

Step-by-step explanation:

The internal conflict represented in the passage revolves around Chris's emotional turmoil. Despite his efforts to appear casual and lie to his brother Keith, Chris is beset by guilt and anxiety. The statement that best describes Chris's internal conflict is A.Chris is worried that Keith will find out that he is lying. The passage shows Chris nervously trying to maintain a facade of casualness, while internally fearing the possibility of Keith discovering the truth. Chris's abrupt anger also appears to be a defensive reaction to cover his inner conflict and guilt about lying.

Answer 2

B

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