1. In paragraph 11, the narrator observes
that "Linda was a girl who, though lovely,
was looking for someone to love much as
a boa constrictor looks for a small pig or
an owl to swallow." Which word best
describes how the narrator views Linda?
A awkward
B confident
C controlling
D uncertain

The comparison of a predator looking for prey indicates that Linda is also a predator who wants to find someone to control and manipulate. This is also indicated by the word choice of "though lovely". The author is contrasting her lovely appearance with her manipulative/controlling personality.

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1. In paragraph 11, the narrator observes that "Linda was a girl who, though lovely, was looking for someone to love much as a boa constrictor looks for a small pig or an owl to swallow." Which word best describes how the narrator views Linda? A awkward B confident C controlling D uncertain

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1. In paragraph 11, the narrator observes
that "Linda was a girl who, though lovely,
was looking for someone to love much as
a boa constrictor looks for a small pig or
an owl to swallow." Which word best
describes how the narrator views Linda?
A awkward
B confident
C controlling
D uncertain