Question

In this passage, which detail best supports a conclusion about what Victor is about to do next? The time had finally come for Victor. He slowly walked up onto the stage in the school auditorium. Taking a deep, shaky breath, he looked out into the audience of classmates. He could feel hundreds of pairs of eyes staring back at him. After wiping the sweat from his forehead, he adjusted the microphone and looked down at the note cards he had prepared. He wiped the sweat off his forehead. He felt hundreds of pairs of eyes staring back at him. He took a deep, shaky breath. He adjusted the microphone and looked down at his note cards.

Answer 1

He seems to be about to say a speach something important at least. :)

Answer 2

Answer: He adjusted the microphone and looked down at his note cards.

By learning that Victor has adjusted the microphone and is looking down at his note cards, we can assume he is about to deliver a speech, or at least to talk about something publicly. The other details provided indicate that Victor is nervous about what will happen next, but they do not let us reach a conclusion about what this event is.