HSA 2007 English Item 35

Read the essay “A Sea Worry.” Then answer the following:

Read this sentence from the first paragraph.

The ocean pulls at the boys, who turn into surfing addicts.

In this sentence, the phrase “pulls at the boys” suggests that the ocean

1. carries the boys out to sea
2. creates problems for the boys
3. captures the interest of the boys
4. causes the boys to act strangely