Ponyboy had to pretend to the officers so they wouldnt know that he has just been in rumble and have been fighting.
Answer:
Provoke means to tempt someone to react to something.
Explanation:
" He's already in a bed mood." supports this.
have a great day! I hope you get a great grade.
Correct answer is the second sentence:
I debated whether to join the choir or to baby-sir for the children