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"I'll be back by 11," Rhea told the babysitter in a high-pitched voice as she fumbled with her purse. "No later than 11. If you need anything, call me on my cell. If I don't answer, try the restaurant. Here's the number. Just call if you need anything . . . anything at all."

What is the most likely inference a reader can make about Rhea's emotional state?

A. She is angry.
B. She is regretful.
C. She is calm.
D. She is nervous.

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D. Using context clues "fumbled" "high pitched voice" gave the babysitter her own cell phone number including the restaurants number, and repeated, "call if you need anything, anything at all. :)
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The answer is D. She is nervous.
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