Why did Deborah Fontanel come to Sylvan?

• A. Her friend convinced her to come and her mom had just died so she was lonely
• B. Her mom had just died so she was lonely
• C. Her friend convinced her to come
• D. She was visiting Sylvan for a conference

Answer: (A)

People act for more than one reason, especially when someone is navigating grief. In this moment, Deborah Fontanel comes to Sylvan not just because a friend invites her, but also because she’s feeling lonely after her mother’s death. The combination of social invitation and emotional need makes the decision feel natural and believable. If you only considered one factor—either the friend’s urging or the loneliness—the reasoning wouldn’t fully capture why she chose to come. The other options miss part of the story: a conference or a single cause wouldn’t fit the sense of two simultaneous influences shaping her choice.