Read the excerpt from Act 2 of The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street. STEVE (whirls around toward her) Show them nothing! If they want to look inside our house—let them get a search warrant. CHARLIE Look, buddy, you can't afford to— STEVE(interrupting)Charlie, don't tell me what I can afford! And stop telling me who's dangerous and who isn't and who's safe and who's a menace.
Answer
H
He is growing angry about the accusations being made against him.
H
He is greatly disappointed that Charlie would accuse him of such things.
H
He is highly amused that Charlie thinks he is involved in what is occurring.
H
He is secretly pleased by the accusations that are being made about him.
Explanation
Steve’s sharp commands and interruption show that he is losing his temper. He objects to Charlie telling him what he can do and rejects the accusations and judgments about who is dangerous or safe. This supports choice A: he is growing angry about the accusations being made against him.
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