Context: I knew before the hatch to the ship opened , and I knew before I could see the light from the pod . We stood for a long time looking at each other , as if we could bridge the invisible gap spanning between us . Elfangor said , finally . The silence had been deafening . " Why ? " I asked .

Question: Why are the narrator and Elfangor experiencing such an awkward period of silence .
Options:
0. None of the above choices .
1. The narrator is naturally awkward with people .
2. The narrator is worried about Elfangor 's alien features .
3. The narrator and Elfangor are family .
Answer: 2

Question: How can silence be deafening ?
Options:
0. The silence is actually a loud noise .
1. The silence is like   the thing you feel when you are deaf .
2. The silence is disconcerting and is chilling .
3. None of the above choices .
Answer: 2