Beth and Natalia sat on the floor playing a board game. "What a bore!" exclaimed Natalia. "I wish we could go somewhere, or do something," she complained, gesturing toward the window with
dramatic flair.
Beth nonchalantly looked up from the playing board and stared at the lines of rainwater, flowing down the window pane of her bedroom.
"Well, I don't think that will happen anytime soon. You know what the weather forecast said. Thunderstorms and flooding are likely through
the afternoon and into the evening." replied Beth. She moved her game piece across the board.
Natalia stretched her arms up over her head, heaving a long sigh. Suddenly, she sprang to her feet. She shrieked briefly in surprise at the
overpowering boom that rattled the windows and shook the walls.
"Wow, Thor is really busy out there!" exclaimed Beth. "Now sit down and let's finish this game!"
In the last paragraph, Beth states that Thor, a Norse god, is really busy.
What does Beth's reference to Thor help the reader understand?
O 1. Beth is certain that the rain will not stop until dawn.
O 2. Beth is eager to play a game instead of listening to the storm.
O 3
Beth is concerned that the lightning will cause a power outage.
4. Beth is impressed by the strength and loudness of the thunder.

no

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