He sat by the clock in the villa, when his mother was not near, and checked his time. he was incredulous and then proud to find that he could hold his breath without strain for two minutes. (p.5) the words "two minutes" in the excerpt above evokes a sense of

a sense of pride

Explanation: "He held his breath for two minutes without strain" without strain meaning that he did not struggle. Its not an easy task for one to hold their breath for two minutes the average person can only hold their breath for 45 seconds. Henceforth coming to the conclusion of a sense of pride.

ate and sandwich?

explanation:

obama was told in early july 2004 that he was chosen to deliver the address, and he largely wrote the speech himself, with later edits from the kerry presidential campaign.