Which excerpt from "Raymond's Run” best shows that Squeaky is protective of her brother?

Answer

A

But now, if anybody has anything to say to Raymond, anything to say about his big head, they have to come by me.

B

But now, if anybody has anything to say to Raymond, anything to say about his big head, they have to come by me.

C

So I keep Raymond on the inside of me, and he plays like he’s driving a stage coach which is O.K. by me. . .

D

So I keep Raymond on the inside of me, and he plays like he’s driving a stage coach which is O.K. by me. . .

E

. . . shame on Raymond if he can’t keep up. But of course he does, ‘cause if he hangs back someone’s liable to walk up to him and get smart, or take his allowance from him. . .

F

. . . shame on Raymond if he can’t keep up. But of course he does, ‘cause if he hangs back someone’s liable to walk up to him and get smart, or take his allowance from him. . .

G

I see that ole Raymond is on line on the other side of the fence, bending down with his fingers on the ground just like he knew what he was doing. I was going to yell at him but then I didn’t.

H

I see that ole Raymond is on line on the other side of the fence, bending down with his fingers on the ground just like he knew what he was doing. I was going to yell at him but then I didn’t.

Explanation

Squeaky says that anyone who has something to say about Raymond “has to come by me.” This directly shows she is ready to stand up for him and protect him from people who might tease him. Choice A gives the clearest statement of her protectiveness.

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Voice and Characters in "Raymond's Run" — Unit test

Which excerpt from "Raymond's Run” best shows that Squeaky is protective of her brother?

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