In the final sentence of the passage, the pairing of the verbs “balanced” and “leaped” suggest what fine distinction regarding the character of Altaf?

In the final sentence of the passage, the pairing of the verbs “balanced” and “leaped” suggest what fine distinction regarding the character of Altaf? He is uncomfortable back in a village that he barely knows. He is uncomfortable back in a village that he barely knows.

A He is finally secure in his decision to return home. He is finally secure in his decision to return home.
B He looks forward to a happy reunion with his neglected family. He looks forward to a happy reunion with his neglected family.
C He relishes his celebrity with the children and mimics their play. He relishes his celebrity with the children and mimics their play.
D He is poised between two worlds but eager to be home.

Answer: E. He is poised between two worlds but eager to be home

Explanation: Based on the context of that passage, the pairing of the verbs “balanced” and “leaped” suggest a delightful disposition of Altaf.
Despite being poised between two worlds, Altaf is eager (“leaped” with joy) to be home.

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