Our group struggled to discover the answer to the question; we felt like a tiny shriveled balloon drifting in a vast current over the planet. what does the author mean by the words in bold? the experience of discovering the answer was fun. the group members felt alone and without direction. the experience of discovering the answer was satisfying. the group felt its happiness could be seen from far away.

Which situation from a novel best reflects the following theme? prejudice can be found in unexpected places and is always hurtful to those exposed to it. a. community members admire a public figure until a child exposes him as a fraud b. witnesses to a violent attack remain quiet for fear of endangering their families o c. a talented doctor cannot get work in a neytown because he is an "outsider." d. a couple tries to keep their romance alive across a great distance but fails.