The correct answer is C. Not hungry
Explanation:
In texts, it is common the words that surround an unknown word suggest or provide clues to the meaning of it which means they act as context clues, but also it is common certain words provide more clues or a more precise clue to others. In the case of the excerpt presented the unknown word is "smidgen" and the meaning of it can be guessed mainly based on the words "not hungry" as this shows "smidgen" refers to a small portion or piece of the cake Charlotte would eat because she was not hungry and could feel satisfied with only a small piece of cake. Therefore, the words that provide a clue or a more precise clue to "smidgen" is "not hungry".
