Question 8 • CMS 2026-2027 English III CREDIT RECOVERY
Read this excerpt from Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close . There was a lot of stuff that made me panicky, like suspension bridges, germs, airplanes, fireworks… A lot of the time I’d get that feeling like I was in the middle of a huge black ocean, or in deep space, but not in the fascinating way. How does the narration affect Oskar’s credibility in this excerpt?
Answer
A
His tale of panic makes him seem immature.
B
His knowledge of science makes him seem intellectual.
C
His attempt at self-reflection makes him seem honest.