Janet Is Studying at the Library When She Remembers That

question 63

Multiple Choice

Janet is studying at the library when she remembers that she needs to make a phone call. She can be more confident about leaving her books on the desk if she:

• A) makes them look old and useless.
• B) asks the student adjacent to her desk to look after her books.
• C) puts a note on the desk saying that the universe is watching.
• D) hides them under her cardigan, out of sight.

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