Question

The words "dodging and shrinking" (line 20) primarily suggest that the narrator was.

• A. Somewhat bothered by the children in the audience
• B. Initially overwhelmed by the information being presented
• C. Unable to admit to some troubling feelings about astronomy
• D. Refusing to acknowledge the implications of space travel
• E. Unwilling to believe the studies being discussed

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Initially overwhelmed by the information being presented

In line 20, the author states that he sets his "dodging and shrinking mind sternly to recording facts". This suggests that the author was overwhelmed and intimidated by the amount of information provided- Thus B is the best answer.