Q: In this task, you will use your knowledge about language (and common sense) to determine what element the marked number refers to. The numbers are marked with two underlines around them, like: _ number _. Your answer should be chosen from the given text, and should not contain other words.
Alvin:  Give us a hand .
Nora Batty: I do n't want any familiarities if I come close .
Alvin: Familiarities ! I 'd sooner grab a hot welding rod .
Nora Batty: You 'll think you have grabbed _ one _ if you try anything on with me .
Alvin: You ! You 're bad - tempered , foul and horrible .
Nora Batty: Yes , and that 's just on the surface . Underneath I can be really unpleasant .
A:
rod