The most likely reason the author uses the word whirlwind in this excerpt is to show pressed tightly against one another, in an effort to resist the cold, our heads empty and heavy, our brains a whirlwind of decaying memories. our minds numb with indifference. 1. violent action. 2. rapid confusion. 3. calm acceptance. 4. sudden disinterest.

B. rapid confusion.

Explanation:

Took Test

answer: yes, ive read this book! now whats the problem ?

explanation:

the narrator is saying that the old lady made her feel uncomfortable. you know this because they say "i found that rather irksome", "perhaps it was her being so upright and trim", and "i don't think it was that, because i thought that quaintly pleasant." hope this !