Question

Read the excerpt from Free the Children.

"Can he explain a little of what happened after the shot was fired?"
Liaqat's answer caused the translator to raise his voice slightly at him. Iqbal's mother broke in briefly, and she, too, raised her voice at Liaqat. It was as if he had not given the answer they wanted to hear. "He was crying and he was confused," said the translator.
Why does the author most likely include this interaction?
(A. to show that the family is trying to prevent Liaqat from sharing certain information
(B. to show that the journalist knows more about what happened
(C. to Iqbal than Liaqat knows to show that the journalist is angry at the family for not sharing certain information
(D. to show that the family wants the journalist to know all the details about Iqbal’s death

Answer 1

The author includes the interaction to suggest the family may be trying to prevent the sharing of certain details about the event, as indicated by their tense reaction to Liaqat's response (A).

Step-by-step explanation:

• The author most likely includes this particular interaction to show that the family is trying to prevent Liaqat from sharing certain information (A).
• The elevated voices and interruption by Iqbal's mother suggest they are uncomfortable or disagree with Liaqat's version of events.
• It's implied they wanted him to provide a specific answer, which he did not, hence their reaction.
• This detail enhances the tension within the narrative, revealing internal conflicts and possibly hidden truths surrounding the event in question.

Answer 2

A. to show that the family is trying to prevent Liaqat from sharing certain information

Step-by-step explanation: