Read the excerpt from Monster.STEVEI don’t remember seeing him play ball.PETROCELLIYou having trouble remembering what you’ve seen?STEVENo, but I’ve seen a lot of ball games. I watch a lot of ball games.PETROCELLIAre you nervous? Do you want to take a few minutes?
Answer
A
Steve's words characterize him as forgetful and confused.
B
Steve's words characterize him as dishonest and afraid.
C
Petrocelli's words characterize Steve as dishonest and afraid.
D
Petrocelli's words characterize Steve as forgetful and confused.
Explanation
Petrocelli asks Steve, “You having trouble remembering what you’ve seen?” and then asks if he is nervous. These questions suggest that Petrocelli sees Steve as having trouble remembering and being confused. Steve denies having trouble remembering, so the excerpt does not show that Steve considers himself forgetful or dishonest.
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