The best answer is B. The tone of the first seven paragraphs suggests that Libby is not as excited about the move as is her husband John. The passages states, “… hoping the enthusiasm in my voice would match the sparkle in his eyes” to indicate that Libby was attempting to appear excited for John’s sake. The other answer choices are clearly indicated in the first seven paragraphs.

The best answer is J. The passage states that, “The fall semester was just a few short weeks away.” This statement and the mention elsewhere in the passage of the hot weather indicates that it was most likely late summer when the couple moved into their new apartment.

The best answer is A. According to the passage, Libby initially was less enthusiastic than John about the move, but eventually changed her attitude. The passages states, “… hoping the enthusiasm in my voice would match the sparkle in his eyes” to indicate that Libby was initially attempting to appear excited for John’s sake. This information best supports answer choice A.

The best answer is H. According to the passage, Libby initially was less enthusiastic than John about the move, but eventually changed her attitude. The passage states that, “There’s something monumental about your first step into your new home … Now, suddenly, I knew the future had begun … I knew it could be anything we wanted it to be.” These statements best support an attitude of cautious optimism. While Libby was not very excited when she first arrived, nothing in the passage suggests that she dreaded the move, so eliminate answer choice G. Likewise, the other answer choices are not supported by details in the passage.

The best answer is A. The passage states that, “We each grabbed an armful and headed towards our new apartment, just a few blocks away from the squat, industrial-looking building where John would start teaching.” This statement best supports answer choice A. While Libby was accustomed to university buildings that were ivycovered, John’s new workplace was different.

The best answer is F. The passage does not describe the hardships faced by a young couple in their first home. While there is some mention of Libby’s initial reservations about moving into the new apartment, there is not enough detail about any hardships she and John may have faced to support answer choice F as an accurate description of the passage.

The best answer is C. The question asks about John’s perception of his wife. When John says, “Libby, we have an entire car and trailer to unpack. You might as well forget about looking glamorous, at least for now. Besides, it’s not like we’re back in D.C. No C-Span cameras here!” he is referring to her attempt to fix her hair after the long trip. This suggests that he thought Libby was somewhat vain and too concerned about her appearance. The other answer choices are not supported by the passage.

The best answer is G. Prior to the lines mentioned in the question, the passage states that Libby “knew it [the future] could be anything we wanted it to be.” The passage goes on to state that Libby, “felt a real thrill of excitement” after she looked around the apartment. These statements best support answer choice G.

The best answer is C. The first two sentences of the first paragraph set the tone for the paragraph; as far as Libby, the main character, was concerned they had made it “just in time.” Additionally, after she got out of the car, her mood began to improve, which suggests that being in the car had made her somewhat unhappy. Answer choices A and D are too general and broad, while answer choice B is too specific.

The best answer is J. The primary focus of the passage is the young couple’s move from Washington, D.C. to Ohio, where their lives would be quite different. They packed up the life they had in D.C. and moved it halfway across the country to the Midwest. The statement “unload our life” refers to this significant change.