Questions: Ezra does not share all of his feelings with Freddy. How does the inclusion of Ezra's personal thoughts advance the plot? A. Ezra's thoughts reveal that finding Dr. Jones is likely Eleanor's only chance at getting married. B. Ezra's thoughts reveal that he believes finding Dr. Jones will be impossible C. Ezra's thoughts reveal that he wants to hurt Freddy as she has hurt him. D. Ezra's thoughts reveal that Eleanor does not appreciate the kindness of her sister.

The answer is C: Ezra's thoughts reveal that he wants to hurt Freddy as she has hurt him.

Explanation for each option:

A. Ezra's thoughts reveal that finding Dr. Jones is likely Eleanor's only chance at getting married.

• This option is incorrect because the excerpt does not mention Dr. Jones or suggest that finding him is Eleanor's only chance at getting married. The focus is on Freddy's refusal to marry before her elder sister, Eleanor.

B. Ezra's thoughts reveal that he believes finding Dr. Jones will be impossible.

• This option is incorrect because there is no mention of Dr. Jones in the excerpt, nor does Ezra express any thoughts about the difficulty of finding someone for Eleanor.

C. Ezra's thoughts reveal that he wants to hurt Freddy as she has hurt him.

• This option is correct. Ezra's internal monologue reveals his feelings of anger and a desire to hurt Freddy in return for the pain she has caused him by rejecting his proposal. He admits to feeling a "kind of rage pleasure" at the power to hurt her, which indicates his vengeful feelings.

D. Ezra's thoughts reveal that Eleanor does not appreciate the kindness of her sister.

• This option is incorrect because Ezra's thoughts do not suggest that Eleanor is unappreciative of Freddy's kindness. Instead, the focus is on Freddy's decision not to marry before Eleanor and the impact of that decision on Ezra.