Question 5 • CMS 2026-2027 English III CREDIT RECOVERY
Read this excerpt from Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close . She said, “Ron is a great person,” which was an answer to a question I didn’t ask. So I asked again. “True or false: you are in love with Ron.” She put her hand with the ring on it in her hair and said, “Oskar, Ron is my friend .” Which statement best describes the ambiguity in this excerpt?
Answer
A
It is unclear whether the conversation is one they have had before.
B
It is unclear whether Oskar’s mom is bothered by his questions.
C
It is unclear whether the ring is from Ron or from Oskar’s dad.
D
It is unclear whether or not Oskar’s mom enjoys Ron’s company.