Book Quiz: Search For Safety By John Langan!

Based on the information given in the question, it can be concluded that Ben and Mom will again be close to Aunt Fay. The other options do not have any supporting evidence or information provided in the question.

In the given excerpt, the word "scowled" means to frown. This can be inferred from the sentence that follows, where Aunt Fay scowled and shook her head, indicating disapproval or displeasure.

The excerpt suggests that Cindy's reaction causes Ben to feel embarrassed. This is indicated by phrases such as "Cindy looked confused for a second", "Her jaw dropped", and "Her face changed then". Additionally, Cindy's abrupt departure and change in demeanor imply that she has realized something negative about Ben, most likely that he has come for a free breakfast. Therefore, the correct answer is that Ben is embarrassed because Cindy realizes he has come for a free breakfast.

Ben finds Cindy attractive because the excerpt mentions that Ben noticed the curves of her body and thought she looked good.

From the given excerpt, it can be concluded that Larry probably caused Mom's limp. This can be inferred from the statement "I just twisted something at work the other day, that's all." which suggests that Mom's injury was caused by an incident at work, and Larry is mentioned in the previous sentence.

The main idea of the excerpt is that everyone wants to see Mr. Graham's attacker brought to justice because they respect and care about him. This is evident from the statement made by one man who refers to Mr. Graham as "everyone's grandfather" and expresses anger and sadness over what happened to him. The fact that they shared his anger further emphasizes their desire for justice.

The word "surging" in this context means that the flames are suddenly increasing in intensity or strength. The use of the word "smack" suggests that the flames are forcefully hitting the door, indicating a sudden and strong surge in their size or power.

The word "assured" in this context means to tell someone something with confidence and certainty. Mr. Graham is reassuring Ben that he does not need to hurry, emphasizing his confidence in this statement by mentioning that he also told his daughter the same thing earlier.

From the given excerpt, it can be concluded that Aunt Fay is not afraid of Larry. This can be inferred from the fact that she does not flinch when he moves towards her and instead confronts him, challenging him to hit her. Her boldness and defiance suggest that she is not intimidated by Larry and is willing to stand up to him.

Ben's "dangerous game" is to threaten Larry that he might tell the cops who robbed Graham's store.

The excerpt suggests that Mom is trying to explain the reasons for Larry's violence. She mentions that it's hard on a man's pride to be out of work and that Larry turns to drinking to make himself feel better. This implies that Larry's violence may be a result of his frustration and loss of control due to his unemployment. Mom also emphasizes that Larry feels bad about his actions, indicating that she wants Ben to understand and empathize with Larry's situation.

Based on the information provided, Mr. Graham's knowledge about Ben being abused at home and his desire for Ben to report the abuse can be inferred from what he tells Ben in the hospital.

The excerpt suggests that Ben is knowledgeable about certain topics, such as the origins of civilization and the current situation in Iraq. However, when he starts to share this knowledge with his new classmates, he notices that they are looking at him and he receives stares. This indicates that Ben is aware of how he is being perceived by others and doesn't want to be seen as a show-off. Therefore, the correct answer is "Although he’s intelligent, Ben doesn’t want to be seen as a show-off."

The main idea of the excerpt is that Ben is unable to defend himself against Larry's blows. This is evident from the description of Larry hitting him repeatedly and Ben's inability to stop the punches despite trying to cover his head. The details of the punches landing on his chest, stomach, and ribs further emphasize Ben's inability to defend himself effectively. The mention of a crunching sound and a stab of pain suggests that Larry may have caused some serious injury, indicating Ben's inability to defend against the force of the blows.

The main idea of the excerpt is that Ben is imagining himself confronting Shamar and Rodney with the power of Street Knight. This is suggested by the statement that Ben started picturing himself facing them again, but this time with Street Knight's power. There is no mention of Ben being a superhero when no one is around or his enjoyment of Street Knight as a kid, so those options can be ruled out. The mention of Ben being hot and hungry is not directly related to the main idea of the excerpt.

The word "defiant" means to boldly resist or challenge authority or rules. In the given excerpt, Aunt Fay is described as standing in a defiant manner, with her jaw jutting out and her hands on her hips, indicating that she is not afraid or hesitant, but rather boldly resisting or challenging someone or something.

In the story, Ben learns that he cannot handle certain situations alone and that it is important to have the support and help of others. This suggests that it takes more than one person to handle these situations effectively.

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The excerpt suggests that Ben is self-conscious about his bruised and swollen face. He looks at himself in the mirror before getting into the shower and notices that his cheek is still swollen and there is a bruise beneath his right eye. However, he feels relieved that it doesn't look as bad as it did the day before and hopes that no one will notice. This indicates that Ben is concerned about how his face looks and doesn't want others to see his bruised and swollen face.