[3] Thus, homeless and heavy-hearted, I began anew my life among strangers. [4] As I hid myself in my little room in the college dormitory, away from the scornful and yet curious eyes of the students, I pined for sympathy. Often I wept in secret, wishing I had gone West, to be nourished by my mother's love __ Sa Zikala. The School Days of an Indian Giri University of Virginia Library 1996 QUESTION 1 Based on the context.what does the word "homeless' mean in paragraph 3? Without shelter Renting a place to live Feeling disconnected from one's family home Living on the streets

## Step 1<br />The first step in solving this problem is to understand the context in which the word "homeless" is used. In this case, the word "homeless" is used in the phrase "homeless and heavy-hearted". <br /><br />## Step 2<br />Next, we need to analyze the options provided. The options are: Without shelter, Renting a place to live, Feeling disconnected from one's family home, and Living on the streets.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />We then compare the options with the context in which the word "homeless" is used. The phrase "homeless and heavy-hearted" suggests a sense of disconnection or lack of belonging, rather than a physical state of living without shelter or on the streets.<br /><br />## Step 4<br />Finally, we choose the option that best fits the context. In this case, the option "Feeling disconnected from one's family home" aligns with the context of the word "homeless" in the phrase "homeless and heavy-hearted".