Beth loved riding her bike after school. As soon as she
finished her homework, she'd rush out to the garage, grab her
bike, and head off for hours, often missing dinner. Today was no
different. She hopped on her bike, strapped on her helmet, and
pedaled off down the road. The sky was blue, there was a faint
breeze, and the air was just cool enough to require a sweater.
After she'd gotten warmed up, Beth pushed up her sleeves so
she could feel the sun. It warmed her skin, and the feeling
traveled all through her body, causing her to pedal faster, feeling
happy and alive. She kept going and lost track of time.
After a while, she looked about her and saw buildings full of
broken windows and boarded doors. "This does not look right,"
Beth said to herself. It did not look like anywhere she'd been
before, and it did not look like a safe neighborhood. At some
point on the ride, she'd taken a wrong turn. She stopped and
looked around her, trying to figure out where she was. She
noticed that the sun had slipped behind the buildings, and the sky
was growing dark. Her heart began to race, and it felt like she
had a lump in her throat.
She was lost, and she could feel herself begin to panic. Beth
looked around and around, looking for anything that could help
her and trying not to look scared. Then, she caught sight of a
street sign across the way. It said, "East Lazy Street." Lazy
Street! She knew Lazy Street, but she knew the west side of
Lazy Street. She had no idea she'd gone so far, but now she
knew where she was. She turned the bike around and headed off
in the direction of the setting sun.
How does the setting at the beginning of the story affect Beth?
OA. The dark night makes her nervous.
COB.
The clouds make her get an umbrella.
OC. The cold wind makes her shiver.
OD. The sun gives her more energy.
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