“The hidden history of secret passages” 15) What can you infer about the author's purpose in writing this passage?

A) It is to entertain the reader by telling jokes about the
secret passages.
B) It is to describe in detail the way different secret
passages were constructed.
C) It is to persuade the reader that the North deserved
to win the American Civil War.
D) It is to inform the reader about the various uses of
secret passages in different historical settings.

when alex falls for the charming new boy at school, cole -- a handsome, funny, sports star who adores her - she can't believe she's finally found her soul who truly loves and understands her.  

at first, alex is blissfully happy. sure, cole seems a little jealous of her relationship with her close friend zack, but what guy would want his girlfriend spending all her time with another boy? as the months pass, though, alex can no longer ignore cole's small put-downs, pinches, or increasingly violent threats.  

as alex struggles to come to terms with the sweet boyfriend she fell in love with and the boyfriend whose "love" she no longer recognizes, she is forced to choose -- between her "true love" and herself.

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