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- The narrator describes the natatorium as being nearly empty of spectators the day of his race in order to:
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A.illustrate that the perfect racing conditions the narrator had hoped for weren’t likely to occur.
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B. demonstrate that, contrary to the narrator’s expectations, the meet was energetic.
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C.explain why the narrator’s coach paced at the sound of the horn.
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D. identify why the narrator felt a rush of energy before the race.