Read this excerpt from The Miracle Worker.

ANAGNOS: So. You are no longer our pupil, we throw you into the world, a teacher. If the child can be taught. No one expects you to work miracles, even for twenty five dollars a month. Now, in this envelope a loan, for the railroad, which you will repay me when you have a bank account. But in this box, a gift. With our love.

(ANNIE opens the small box he extends, and sees a garnet ring. She looks up, blinking, and down.)

Which of these statements provides the best summary of the scene?

Anagnos explains his expectations of Annie, offering her money and a farewell present.
Anagnos offers Annie a garnet ring, and he tells her that she might not succeed at teaching.
Anagnos presents Annie with a loan and a ring that is worth more than she will earn in six months of teaching.
Anagnos shows his generosity as he gives his wise advice and his expensive present to Annie.

The statement that provides the best summary of the scene is A. Anagnos explains his expectations of Annie, offering her money and a farewell present.

From the information given, Anagnos told Annie that she was no longer their pupil and that she has been thrown into the world.  

Since she wasn't part of the group anymore, Anagnos explains his expectations of Annie, offering her money and a farewell present. This was vital as it was a parting gift.

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The correct answer is: Anagnos explains his expectations of Annie, offering her money and a farewell present.

Explanation:

In the excerpt, Anagnos explains what he expects of Annie: to teach the child, as long as the child can be thought and states that nobody expects her to do miracles with a child.

He also gives her a loan, for a railroad and says that she will return him the money once she gets her paycheck. He also gives her a ring, to show her affection and admiration for Annie.

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