IN: He knew better . He knew . All it took to keep him from repeating the pitiful plea for an end was a backhanded slap , the cold rear of her palm striking the side of his face hard enough to silence him temporarily , the werewolf dazed and cowed by the simple blow , one he was all too familiar with , one he knew better than to struggle against . After that , he swallowed down as many of his intimidated , wordless appeals as possible , kept himself from trying to writhe or thrash or buck under her .
What may have been her reason for slapping him ?

OUT: She wanted him to stop talking .

IN: I entered the small hall to see many unfamiliar faces , mostly juniors . The seniors were not there . Gone were the days when every member would know one another .. sigh ! I need to keep up with the juniors who keep coming in every semester !
Which of the following is true of the narrator ?

OUT: They narrator is older than other students .

IN: They were nothing but helpful and polite , such a nice surprise . I ' m going back today to place product and do finishing touches . I 'll be back next week - hopefully with stories ! Have a great weekend !
What is the reason I was surprised by them being helpful and polite ?

OUT:
It is expected that when someone helps or works they will be withdrawn or unhelpful .