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（承前）
I sit frozen, hoping that the guard will not notice me and the blond hair sticking out of my
rusari, or head scarf. I've seen guards pull passengers off buses before, and although it never
seems to be anything serious--the passengers always return within five or ten minutes--[I'd just
as soon remain in my seat.]
The guard climbs out of the bus and I relax, wondering what, if anything, he is looking
for. I've been told that these searches are usually about drugs and smuggling, but to me, they
seem to be more about the display of power. The guard is back, and instinctively, I know
why. He points to me.
（設問）
[ ]内の文章はどのような意味か。もっとも適切なものを次のうちから
選び、その記号を記せ。
ア I hope I will be allowed to remain seated.
イ In no time I take a seat and remain there.
ウ I hope I will not be out of my seat for long.
エ Quickly I make up my mind to remain seated.