Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

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to have finished it, but the bar of morning sunlight poking in under the window shade pried his eyes open. The dream fled. Eddie kicked off the sheet, swung his feet to the floor, and groped under the bed for his tennis shoes. “You awake, Eddie?” “I’m awake, Dad,” Eddie answered. “Breakfast’s ready. Get washed and dressed.” 12 “Be right there,” Eddie said. Then, remembering “But, Dad,” Eddie wondered, “what could the dream, he added, “Oh, Dad, is it all right if I use the Geiger counter today?” much age, although Eddie knew it had been eighteen years since his father had played his last game of college football. reason.” 34 “Dinner’s ready,” Eddie’s mother called from the kitchen. During dinner Eddie wasn’t sure just what time dessert was finished, he was anxious to talk with someone, yet he knew he shouldn’t bother his father with any more questions. He “Well, you were together most of the day,” his mother said, “but I guess it’s all right. Be back in about an hour, though.” It was a balmy evening. On such evenings, Eddie had no desire to do that. He ran down better get out to breakfast before your mother the block. “Come on in, Eddie,” she invited, seeming kitchen. finishing dinner.” Eddie pulled on his trousers and T shirt and went into the bathroom. He washed hurriedly, knowing that even if he missed a spot “Oh, I figured you’d be through by now,” Eddie apologized, following her inside. 35 “Hello, Eddie,” Mrs. Ross said, but she looked around for Mr. Ross, but Teena’s father apparently hadn’t arrived home from Acme Aircraft yet. There wasn’t a place set for him at the table, either. “You’re never a pest, Eddie,” Mrs. Ross assured hope I’m not making a pest of myself.” He “Good evening, Mrs. Ross,” Eddie said. “I—I He dropped them into the waste basket. He’d put fresh ones in after breakfast. He brushed his teeth carefully, taking particular him about letting food gather around the metal clamps. It could start cavities. Finished, Eddie went out to breakfast. “Good morning, dear,” his mother greeted him, handing him a plate of eggs. “Hi, Mom,” Eddie said. “Gotta hurry. Big day today.” “So your father says. But I’m afraid your “Aw, Mom—” “Eddie, I asked you to do it three days ago. “But, Mom—” Eddie had learned not to ask questions about it. His father usually volunteered any information them. Remember to switch it off when you’re not actually using it.” “I will,” Eddie promised. He had forgotten several times before, weakening the batteries. 17 It took Eddie over an hour to sort out the newspapers and magazines in the garage, tie them in neat bundles, and place them out on Eddie said. The more he thought about it, the more he realized it was a little late in the day “Are you going alone?” his mother asked. “Oh, guess I’ll stop by and see if Teena wants to go,” Eddie answered casually. He tried to make it sound as though he would Eddie let Sandy off his chain. The taffy-colored you’d come over.” “Well, I—I just happened to be going by,” Eddie said. “Thought you might want to That’s how to handle it, Eddie thought. “but I’m just finishing the dishes. Come on in.” “I’m in kind of a hurry.” Eddie went inside and followed Teena to the kitchen. He felt triumphant about the sandwiches. “Dad didn’t say exactly,” Eddie answered, “She always does, Mrs. Ross,” Eddie said, out all right,” Teena’s mother said. “So do I,” Teena agreed. Eddie glanced at the kitchen clock. “Oh, boy,” he said, “I’d better be heading back home. I didn’t mean to come over here and “That’s right, Mrs. Ross,” Eddie agreed. “Oh, I don’t really mind, Mrs. Ross,” Eddie Eddie had set carefully on the dinette table. and went back down the hallway toward the “What are we talking about, Eddie?” Teena answered his knock. You know the rules.” “We sure do, Mrs. Ross,” Eddie assured her. “And we’ll be back early.” surprised to see him. “Mother and I are just or two, he was fairly safe. During the summer Eddie, then added quickly, “forget it, Eddie. your dinner. You didn’t sound very cheerful when you called to say you would be late. How Eddie.” She handed him one of the sandwiches. It was midafternoon by the time they arrived back at Teena’s house. They worked a while on a new jigsaw puzzle Teena had received on a recent birthday. Then Eddie said good-by and went on down the street toward his own home. filling his water dish, Eddie went in the back door. He put the Geiger counter in the closet and went into the kitchen. “What’s for dinner, Mom?” he asked. Mrs. Taylor turned from the sink. Eddie his mother’s face, that something was wrong. “Dinner?” his mother said absently. “It’s not quite four o’clock yet, Eddie. Besides, dinner may be a little late today.” “But this morning you said it would be early,” Eddie reminded her, puzzled. “This morning I didn’t know what might happen.” 25 Then Eddie heard the sound of his father’s voice coming from the den. There was a strange urgent tone in it. The door to the den was open. Eddie went through the dining room and glanced into the den. His father sat stiffly behind his homemade desk, talking rapidly into the telephone. Eddie caught only the last few sketchy words. Then his father placed the telephone in its cradle, glanced up, and saw Eddie. “Dad,” Eddie said anxiously, “what—what’s the matter?” father said tiredly. “What’s wrong, Dad?” Eddie prompted. “Or can’t you tell me?” wrong, Eddie,” he said, “and I guess there’s no reason why I shouldn’t tell you. It’ll be in the evening papers, anyway.” “Eddie, you remember me mentioning this morning about that radioisotope shipment I was expecting today?” “I remember,” Eddie said. “Did it come?” “It did—and it didn’t,” his father said. “What does that mean, Dad?” Eddie asked, puzzled. “The delivery truck arrived at the school “The radioisotope was stolen, Eddie,” his At the moment, Eddie didn’t pry for further information on the theft of the valuable radioactive isotope. His father had plenty on his the evening Globe , which Eddie rushed out to get as soon as he heard it plop onto the front porch. “It wasn’t your fault, was it, Dad?” Eddie “But—but wasn’t it in a safe container?” Eddie asked. 29 “Kid?” His father smiled thinly. “We don’t think it was any kid, Eddie. Not by a long shot. The whole thing was carefully planned and carefully carried out. It was not the work dock when the truck arrived. A half hour later, when the delivery was expected, there would have been. The truck’s early arrival had caught them unprepared. 31 “Dad,” Eddie asked, looking up from the paper, “how could anyone carry away something weighing fifty pounds without being noticed?” “But, Dad,” Eddie continued, “how would the men know that the delivery truck would arrive a half hour early?” “They wouldn’t,” his father said. “They may have had another plan. The way things

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Why did Eddie’s mother forget to make dinner?

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A Eddie forgot to do some of his chores, so she had to do them for him.
B Mr. Taylor was injured at work.
C Mr. Taylor’s isotope was stolen
D Eddie forgot was home earlier than expected, so sinner wasn’t ready yet.

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C