Question

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word whim as it is used in paragraph 3. Write your definition of “whim” here.

Answer 1

You didn't include paragraph 3, but, whim has these definitions:

a sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.

"she bought it on a whim"

OR

a windlass for raising ore or water from a mine.