Curious About the Cobwebs
1 I climbed up the narrow ladder into the attic. I glanced back at the man whose humble frame appeared as almost a contrast to the thick, navy-blue wool sweater he often wore. I hadn't formerly been interested in spending my time in a damp and dusty crawlspace decorated with cobwebs. There was so much to do on my grandfather's farm and so many adventures to be had in the fields and forests on his property. But today I knew the adventure I sought was hidden in the shadows of my grandfather's past.
2 My curiosity about Grandfather's attic had been piqued by a conversation I'd had with my cousin, who a week earlier, had relayed what he'd learned when he'd volunteered to help Grandfather organize the attic. The few-hour chore had turned into a full day of surprising discoveries.
3 The grandfather I knew was a quiet, kind man who told the occasional corny joke. But after hearing from my cousin about the daring years my grandfather spent as a fighter pilot and the resourceful ways he'd led his family through economic instability, I realized that there was much for me to learn. I wanted to know about the brave, young man my Grandfather had been before I came to know the older version of the gentle grandfather whom I loved.
4 I heard the creak of the stairs. I waited attentively. Silence filled the space until he stood beside me, a head taller than I. I felt humbled by his quiet presence.
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Select ALL the correct answers.
Which two things can be inferred from this passage?
The main character's cousin appears at the end of the story.
The main character is uninterested in her grandfather's past experiences.
The main character hasn't talked with her grandfather about his past before.
The main character's grandfather appears at the end of the story.
The main character is interested in learning about her grandfather's past experiences.
The main character's cousin helped organize the attic and shared stories about the grandfather's past with the main character.