Read this sentence from the selection. The free reporting on the activities of
government and the events of civic life is a
major foundation of our democracy—one
that our founding fathers felt very strongly
about.

Which word best describes the author's
attitude toward the media?
angry
curious
disturbed
Respectful

Respectful

Explanation:

I think it is respectful because he/she has a strong choice of words.

what do you want me to answer?

since it is asking for her reaction to elnora's trouble at school you can rule out any answers with a positive response (b). then you can rule out (d), this is because it does not show the mother's reaction but the daughter's response. that leaves you with two options (a) and (c), by looking at the options you can rule out (c) because it isn't referring back to elnora's issues at school.