Read the following excerpt from "Amigo Brothers.”Antonio was passing some heavy time on his rooftop. How would the fight tomorrow affect his relationship with Felix? After all, fighting was like any other profession. Friendship had nothing to do with it. A gnawing doubt crept in. He cut negative thinking real quick by doing some speedy fancy dance steps, bobbing and weaving like mercury.Which statement best describes the conflict in this excerpt?
Answer
A
Antonio is bored because he has nothing to do and much time to waste.
B
Antonio is worried about what the fight will do to his friendship with Felix.
C
Antonio is having difficulty falling asleep because he keeps hearing bells.
D
Antonio is doubtful that he has the skills needed to beat Felix in the fight.
Explanation
Antonio wonders how the fight will affect his relationship with Felix, and the passage says a “gnawing doubt” creeps in. This shows he is conflicted about competing against his friend, not simply bored or unsure of his boxing ability. The best choice is that Antonio is worried about what the fight will do to his friendship with Felix.
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