What does Andy hope his letter will accomplish?

• A. Blame Rob's friends
• B. Exonerate his own family
• C. Give Rob's parents comfort and forgive him
• D. The letter causes Rob's parents to forgive him

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is understanding why a character would write a letter after a traumatic event: to express sincere remorse, take responsibility, and try to repair the harm done. Andy writes to Rob’s parents hoping they will forgive him for his role in what happened. The letter is his way of showing he understands what occurred, acknowledges his part in it, and is seeking reconciliation rather than blame-shifting. That intent—to prompt forgiveness from Rob’s parents through apology and accountability—is why this option fits best. The other ideas miss the point: blaming Rob’s friends wouldn’t reflect his own accountability, exonerating his family would avoid taking responsibility, and saying the letter simply gives Rob’s parents comfort doesn’t capture the targeted outcome of seeking forgiveness through his words.