Read the excerpt from "Lost.”

Kim turned away. She’d been complaining all day about this Young Naturalist hike Latoya had talked her into, moaning about bug bites and stale granola bars.

What does this excerpt tell the reader about Kim?

She wishes she could have fun outdoors.

She is worried about danger in the outdoors.

She does not enjoy being outdoors.

She takes pride in her outdoor skills.

From this description, it is clear that Kim does not enjoy being outdoors. She is not having a good time hiking with Latoya. Kim has complained all day about bug bites and stale granola bars. It is clear that Kim does not have outdoor skills, but more importantly, that she does not enjoy being outdoors at all.

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scalesinfatuated scalesinfatuated · Answer 2 · 2019-11-19T14:53:22-05:00

Answer: The right answer is the C) She does not enjoy being outdoors.

Explanation: Just to elaborate a little on the answer, it can also be added that her attitude does not suggest pride or worry, so options B and D can be easily discarded. What we know is that she had been complaining and moaning all day long about arguably insignificant things such as bug bites and stale granola bars, which are common in many outdoor experiences, so she clearly did not show an interest or a wish to be able to have fun outdoors. Therefore, option A can be also discarded. What this excerpt tells us is that she simply did not enjoy her outdoor experience, and eventually turned away.