Read the excerpt from “On the Mountain.” Jess had done enough climbing to know that most accidents happen when you're going down
hill, so she was careful as she headed back. The first mile or so was easy, but during the second mile, she began to get a little nervous. As she went farther down, she began to be less frustrated with Will. He was her climbing companion, and he was supposed to stay with her, but the reverse was true, too. She had abandoned him there on the path. For all she knew, something could have happened to him. Feeling worried, Jess moved faster down the mountain. Which statement provides the best summary of the scene? Jess is frustrated with Will, so she rushes down the mountain. Jess becomes less angry with Will and begins to think about his safety. Jess feels guilty for abandoning her climbing companion. Jess slows down as the trail unexpectedly narrows during the second mile.
