Problem: I have finished knitting the pouch and fused it to the sweater . I have continued to knit the body and I am now an inch and a half away from adding the sleeves . That leaves me with less than a third of the sweater to go ! I should hopefully have this project completed with in my target goal which leaves me three weeks .

Why is the narrator working so hard on the project ?
OPTIONS:
- None of the above choices .
- They have a deadline approaching .
- They have a a desire to do a new project .
- They have a friend who wants the item .

A: They have a deadline approaching .

Problem: What strikes me most when I attend these meetings is how thoughtful and articulate everyone is . It 's truly impressive . And , what do you know , I actually got to attend a conference lunch ! This has n't happened much lately , and I was happy to sit at that round table and meet people from far and wide . Best way to make new friends at conference .

What may be the reason why they were able to make new friends ?
OPTIONS:
- They are sitting at a small table .
- They are closed off .
- None of the above choices .
- They are sitting by themselves .

A: None of the above choices .

Problem: As I stood there at J and M 's party dressed darkity - dark - dark I realized that I was completely uncomfortable . I realized that the uniform of my late 20s , the one that helped me hide and come to terms with my divorce , no longer fit . As I looked into the mirror I wondered where the colors went , for as I am growing and changing and maturing I am living my life in full color and out loud .

What types of emotions is the narrator expressing ?
OPTIONS:
- They are feeling pessimistic .
- None of the above choices .
- They are feeling stagnant .
- They are feeling optimistic .

A:
They are feeling optimistic .