Read the excerpt below and answer the question. It was deeper and more intimate than the fear of evil and capricious gods and of
magic, the fear of the forest, and of the forces of nature, malevolent, red in tooth and claw. (p. 13) Based on context clues, the best definition for the word “malevolent” in the excerpt above is _____. ugly disengaged and distracted wishing ill on others watchful and guarding
On page 66, Paul says, “I looked at Theresa. I decided to play dumb. "Right. Right. Where were you guys?" When he hears the answer, his stomach knots up. What part did Paul play in their punishment?
