How did Carine, Walt, and Billie respond to Chris's absence?

• A. Carine understood he was happy and doing what he wanted; Walt felt hopeless; Billie never left
• B. Carine worried and hurt; Walt celebrated; Billie visited
• C. Carine distanced herself; Walt supported him; Billie ignored it
• D. Carine worried and hurt; Walt hopeful; Billie questioned his choices

Answer: (A)

The question examines how each family member emotionally responds to Chris’s disappearance, showing the mix of understanding, worry, and staying connected that the narrative portrays. Carine’s reaction reflects a grasp that he was choosing happiness and his own path, even if that path took him away from them. Walt’s response is marked by hopelessness about what will happen to him and whether he’ll ever come back. Billie remains rooted at home, not abandoning the family or giving up on him, continuing to hold things together while hoping for his return. The other options don’t align with the text’s depiction of a family that experiences concern and longing without celebrating the absence, neglecting, or outright questioning the choices in a way the story doesn’t support.