Answer:
the author purpose is to show the readers how Mr. rickeys family was worried about him the rest is up to you sorry
Explanation:
I think either excited or confused. Since the first sentence is well, with an exclamation point, I guess I would lean towards excited. It would help to know more of the story.
yes, took me awhile to read that lol, but yes you're correct
I believe the answer is D because the terrible that people got hungry