Question

Robert opens his hand to reveal a pair of silver earrings, says to my sister, This is a gift for how smart you are. I want to be smart like Dell, I want someone to hand me silver and gold just because my brain clicks into thinking whenever it needs to but I am not smart like Dell so I watch her press the silver moons into her ears.

Options:
A) This is a gift for how clever you are.
B) This is a gift for your artistic talents.
C) This is a gift for your athletic achievements.
D) This is a gift for your musical skills.

Answer 1

The passage suggests the silver earrings are a gift in recognition of Dell's intelligence, making 'A) This is a gift for how clever you are' the correct answer, as it aligns with Robert's admiration for Dell's smartness.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer to the student's question is A) This is a gift for how clever you are. The passage from which the question stems implies that the gift, a pair of silver earrings, is given in recognition of Dell's intelligence, as Robert expresses a desire to be smart like Dell. He admires the way Dell's brain 'clicks into thinking' and consequently rewards her cleverness with silver. The synonyms 'smart' and 'clever' indicate a close connection, thus making option A the most appropriate choice. The other options, artistic talents, athletic achievements, and musical skills, are not mentioned or suggested in the context provided.