I accually just read this book.
If you havent read it completely, or arent almost finished, then you should probably stay away from this answer. Sorry!
A few differences would be things like:
The children are adopted and do not live with their real mothers.
Each child is not allowed to have time to play based on what their parent want.
Children are classified in age groups and get toys to play with based on their age group.
Irony would be the correct answer
Answer:
Dilapidated- D. Rundown
Explanation:
Dilapidated Definition- Partly ruined, destroyed.
Closest meaning to that is rundown.
Answer: C.It shows the writer's credibility
Explanation: Just did it.
Source: The encyclopedia.com
"Mr Carr asks him how long he has been stealing from the store, and Alfred says he's never done it before."
I'm guessing it is true then?