Which sentence best explains why Nora feels sadness at the end?
The station clock showed ten minutes to midnight when Nora finally reached the platform. Her bag, packed in a hurry, was heavier than she remembered, and her fingers ached from carrying it up the stairs. A few passengers waited under the yellow lamps, wrapped in coats, while a thin mist drifted along the rails. Nora checked her ticket again, though she knew by heart the number of the carriage. Somewhere far off, a whistle sounded, and her heart beat faster. She had said goodbye to her aunt that afternoon without crying, and she was proud of that. But now, with the train approaching, she felt a small, unexpected wave of sadness.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. She is proud of not crying earlier, but leaving still affects her
- Step 1: The last sentence uses But to contrast pride with an unexpected feeling. Answer: She is proud of not crying earlier, but leaving still affects her. Why not the others: The passage gives no sign that she fears the train, regrets her goodbye or blames the bag for the sadness.
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