Which family member is specifically mentioned as part of Brian's world before the plane crash?

• A. Brian's mother (and briefly his father).
• B. His school teacher.
• C. His neighbor.
• D. His aunt.

Answer: (D)

The question is asking you to identify which family member is explicitly part of Brian’s everyday world before the plane crash. The story sets up Brian’s life by naming the people who are part of his immediate world, giving readers a sense of his ordinary concerns and relationships before the disaster changes everything. The aunt is the relative specifically mentioned in that pre-crash world, establishing a connection to extended family that helps ground Brian in a familiar, supporting circle.

This matters because it shows how Brian’s life isn’t just about his mother and father, but includes other family ties that shape his sense of belonging. The other options aren’t presented as a highlighted, everyday presence in the same moment; they don’t carry the same weight in establishing what his world looks like before the crash.