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27. According to the passage. Eveline …

A) had already given up her job at the shop.

B) was waiting excitedly by the window for her boyfriend.

C) was looking forward to making a complete break with her past even though she had a very happy childhood.

D) hesitated over her decision to run away her boyfriend.

28. We understand from the passage that for Eveline ...

A) home life would give her neither security nor love.

B) life with her boyfriend had absolutely no attractions at all.

C) running away with her boyfriend was now quite out of the question.

D) staying at home had certain advantages and disadvantages.