Problem: I made the mistake , however , of telling Dad about it . There was no turning back after that . When I talked about backing out of it , he would just say , " Hey , it 's up to you , " but with a deliberate look that said , " Failure is part of success . Do n't give up . " I knew that I would be letting him down if I did n't try , and the thought of disappointing him was unbearable to me .

What does the father 's look tell the narrator ?
OPTIONS:
- That he wants her to keep trying .
- That the choice is up to the narrator .
- That he is already disappointed .
- None of the above choices .

A: That he wants her to keep trying .

Problem: Well , at least he answers his phone . He watches out for me . I never have a bad time with him . I think it is literally impossible to have a bad time with him .

Why is the narrator 's friend always picking up the phone ?
OPTIONS:
- The narrator 's friend is looking to get something .
- None of the above choices .
- The narrator 's friend is aloof .
- The narrator 's friend is considerate of others .

A: The narrator 's friend is considerate of others .

Problem: " By then , however , the " crazy pressure " had taken its toll , and Hope never made the call . I still have a souvenir of my chat with Strauss . It bears the phone number he gave me and my record of his parting words : " I wish you the best . I hope we both make it November 4 , because we need to work together on the problems that remain .

Who never reached out like they were supposed to ?
OPTIONS:
- It was the narrator .
- It was Strauss .
- It was Hope .
- Strauss did n't .

A:
It was Hope .