What favor does Heather ask Melinda?

• A. She wants Melinda to help make posters for the Canned Food Drive.
• B. She asks Melinda to tutor her in biology.
• C. She asks Melinda to go to a movie.
• D. She asks Melinda to lend her money.

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is recognizing how Heather tries to bring Melinda back into school life by giving her a tangible, doable task. Asking Melinda to help create posters for the Canned Food Drive is a practical way for Heather to include her without demanding a heavy social commitment, while giving Melinda something constructive to do. It also situates Melinda within a team effort that feels meaningful beyond her personal struggles, which is exactly the kind of small but meaningful push she needs at that moment.

The other possible favors don’t fit this moment as cleanly. A tutoring request would place Melinda in a role she’s not ready for yet, a movie outing would be a more casual hangout than a school project, and lending money would introduce an awkward, non-social burden not relevant to their interaction here.