Who first carefully noticed Evelyn's hearing problem?

Correct answer: Her mother

Evelyn’s mother was the first person to notice that something was wrong with her hearing. She observed Evelyn’s responses carefully and recognised that the child was not reacting normally to sounds. This detail shows the importance of attentive family support before the problem was medically confirmed. Friends, audience members, and neighbours are not named as the people who first detected it. The mother’s observation begins the chain of concern, consultation, and later diagnosis. It also reminds readers that careful attention to a child’s behaviour can reveal a difficulty that the child may not be able to explain clearly.