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 or not Oskar’s mom enjoys Ron’s company.
B
It is unclear whether the ring is from Ron or from Oskar’s dad.
C
It is unclear whether Oskar’s mom is bothered by his questions.
D
It is unclear whether the conversation is one they have had before.
Explanation
The excerpt mentions that Oskar’s mother is wearing a ring, but it never says who gave it to her. Her response that Ron is her friend does not clarify whether the ring came from Ron or from Oskar’s dad. So the ambiguity is about the ring’s origin: choice D.
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