What does Mr. Jackson think that Andy lacks?

What does Mr. Jackson think that Andy lacks?

• A. the willingness to work hard
• B. the desire to excel
• C. social skills
• D. courage

Answer: (B)

This item is about recognizing a character’s motivation and how another person perceives his potential. The text shows that Mr. Jackson sees something in Andy—talent or ability—but he believes Andy lacks the drive to push beyond the basics and aim for higher achievement. When Mr. Jackson talks about Andy, the emphasis is that Andy doesn’t have a strong internal push to excel, to set ambitious goals, and to strive for more than what’s easy or familiar. That inner longing to do better is what Mr. Jackson identifies as missing. So, the best fit is that Andy lacks the desire to excel—not necessarily that he never works hard, nor that he has social skills problems or courage weaknesses. The other traits aren’t what the scene centers on; the emphasis is on aspiration and motivation to rise to higher levels.

This item is about recognizing a character’s motivation and how another person perceives his potential. The text shows that Mr. Jackson sees something in Andy—talent or ability—but he believes Andy lacks the drive to push beyond the basics and aim for higher achievement. When Mr. Jackson talks about Andy, the emphasis is that Andy doesn’t have a strong internal push to excel, to set ambitious goals, and to strive for more than what’s easy or familiar. That inner longing to do better is what Mr. Jackson identifies as missing.

So, the best fit is that Andy lacks the desire to excel—not necessarily that he never works hard, nor that he has social skills problems or courage weaknesses. The other traits aren’t what the scene centers on; the emphasis is on aspiration and motivation to rise to higher levels.