Question

Read the excerpt from "Lise Marie de Baissac."

After eleven months, the Gestapo became suspicious. Remaining cool under the threat of capture, Baissac was able to return to England unharmed. There she helped to train new agents in parachuting. After recovering from a broken leg sustained during training, she completed other missions, including one in Normandy, France, where she worked with her brother Claude.

Based on this excerpt, which word best describes Baissac?

impulsive
unsteady
excitable
resilient

Answer 1

The correct answer is D.

Answer 2

resilient

A person who is resilient is one who can overcome obstacles and set backs. He or she is not easily defeated. In the excerpt, Baissac is able to return home after she parachutes into enemy territory. She also does not let the fear of another injury keep her from completing other missions.

Impulsive means to do something without thinking. There is no evidence to suggest that she is impulsive. Unsteady is to not be sure of oneself. Baissac has the confidence and experience to teach so she is definitely not unsteady. An excitable person is one who is easily excited. She was able to remain calm in difficult situations.