Question

Which details from “One Thousand Miles” explains why Alejandro feels overwhelmed when visiting his relatives?

Select two correct answers.

Responses

“In his quiet house, the only noise during dinner came from the clink that his fork made against the plate.”
“In his quiet house, the only noise during dinner came from the clink that his fork made against the plate.”

“He always looked forward to when he and his mom visited her side of the family…”
“He always looked forward to when he and his mom visited her side of the family…”

“He was unaccustomed to their energy…”
“He was unaccustomed to their energy…”

“…he had played soccer for more hours than he could count.”

Answer 1

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The two correct answers are:

- “He was unaccustomed to their energy…”

- “…he had played soccer for more hours than he could count.”

These two details show that Alejandro feels overwhelmed by the difference in activity and noise level between his quiet house and his relatives' lively home.