Question

Read line 3 from the play.

[The audience can be heard applauding
halfheartedly.)
What do these stage directions help the reader understand?
A.
Pete is upset that nobody paid attention to his performance,
B
Pete's performance did not go as well as he had hoped.
C.
Pete had a difficult time hearing others while he was singing.
D
Pete's friends are not supportive of his decision to sing.

Answer 1

b

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: B

Explanation: the audience clapped “half-heartedly”, therefore they did not enjoy the performance and were only showing courtesy.