Read the excerpt from Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry."Ah, man!" cried T.J. "It ain't none of my business." Then, after a moment's silence, he added, "I got too many worries of my own to worry 'bout Cassie Uncle Tomming Lillian Jean."My temper almost flew out of my mouth, but I pressed my lips tightly together, forcing it to stay inside.
Answer
A
Cassie is embarrassed by her behavior.
B
Cassie is afraid of getting hurt by T.J.
C
Cassie needs to stay friends with T.J.
D
Cassie needs to keep her plan a secret.
Explanation
Cassie presses her lips together instead of responding because T.J. has revealed that he knows about her plan to get back at Lillian Jean. Keeping quiet helps Cassie avoid saying anything that might reveal more about what she intends to do. The best choice is “Cassie needs to keep her plan a secret.”
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