Question

Tom’s mind had drifted away because ______.

Options

• Becky Thatcher had stopped coming to school.

• he no longer took an interest in war.

• the charm of life was gone.

• he had put his hoop and his bat away.

Answer 1

Tom’s mind had drifted away because he had put his hoop and his bat away.

Explanation:

Tom had lost interest in everything around him because he was feeling deeply unhappy. Nothing seemed enjoyable to him anymore, and even his usual games and activities failed to attract him.