As Sonya Was Waiting for Her Physics Class to Begin

question 20

Multiple Choice

As Sonya was waiting for her physics class to begin, she got a text from her older sister telling her that she just got engaged. Sonya was thrilled to hear the news and texted her sister back, saying she'd call her after class. During class, Sonya had difficulty paying attention because all she could think about was the upcoming wedding. Before she realized it, the class was over, and as her classmates began filing out of the room, she realized she had no idea what the instructor talked about during class. With the midterm exam only a week away, Sonya fears that she might have missed something important while thinking about her sister's wedding. What should Sonya do?

• A) spend extra time reading the next chapter in the textbook
• B) focus on her notes from other chapters and try not to worry about what she missed
• C) assume she'll do poorly and focus on studying for her other classes instead
• D) visit her physics instructor during office hours to review the material

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