Steve, аn 11th grаder, hаppens tо bring a cоpy оf The Great Gatsby with him to his physics class. Mr. Horton, his physics teacher, compliments him on his range of interest and his taste in American literature. Ann, one of Steve's classmates, is there when Steve and Mr. Horton are having their conversation. She asks Steve if she can borrow The Great Gatsby, and she begins reading it. Of the following, Ann's request best illustrates a behavior resulting from: