Read the excerpt from Holes."Take a good look around you," Mr. Sir said. "What do you see?"Stanley looked out across the vast wasteland. The air seemed thick with heat and dirt. "Not much," he said, then hastily added, "Mr. Sir."

Stanley quickly adds “Mr. Sir” after answering, showing that he is careful to address the adult politely. This suggests he is being respectful, not cheerful, dishonest, or suspicious. The correct choice is “He is respectful.”

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