Choose the sentence in this excerpt that describes how Bobbi felt when she saw the women in the crowd.
A) The young college women breathlessly scanned the crowd, awaiting Bobbi’s arrival.
B) We let out a roar that day, sensing that this woman had done more than just break the gender barrier in a famous race . . .
C) Bobbi was running strong and, with just six miles to go, she was confident.
D) Seeing the women on the sidelines cheering proudly, she said, “I felt as though I was setting them free.”
The correct answer is D) “Seeing the women on the sidelines cheering proudly, she said, ‘I felt as though I was setting them free.'”
This sentence directly describes Bobbi’s feelings upon seeing the women in the crowd. It conveys a sense of empowerment and emotional connection, indicating that she felt she was making a significant impact for them. The choice reflects her pride and sense of liberation in relation to the women cheering her on.