Section: Evidence-Based Reading

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In the context of the passage in paragraph 3, "I felt I had to do something with my hands." means

1. He wanted to build something.
2. He planned to write an op-ed for his school newspaper detailing the bigotry.
3. He wanted to play an instrument.
4. He felt compelled to lash out violently.

Answer 4: Read the follow-up sentence, "I wanted her to come close enough for me to get her neck between my hands."