Read the excerpt from "home front diary." i was mom clean the dishes from sunday dinner, and dad had the radio tuned in to "the great inspector" as usual. midway through the program the announcer broke in with the news that pearl harbor had been attacked, and i felt my heart sink to my shoes. it was like time stopped as i stood there staring at the soap bubbles. i don't even remember how the rest of the cleanup got finished. which word best describes the mood of this excerpt? a. anticipation b. disbelief c. joy d. fear

Which statement best describes hopping’s viewpoint and purpose in this excerpt? the author believes diane france should not display soldiers’ remains, and she writes to persuade readers to avoid visiting the museum. the author thinks a union warship caused the submarine to sink, and she writes to inform readers about the war. the author thinks stories about the civil war are interesting, and she writes to entertain readers with true war stories. the author believes diane france’s work in making bone casts has many scientists, and she writes to give details about her experienc