I believe the correct answer is A
Is this still true at the end?- I think this could be answered either way.
I think that Nick hates the way money makes people act and that the rest of the characters are so caught up in this that it causes the outcome (or tragedy) at the end of the book.
Answer:
"Derek always skied well." said Michelle. "He just flew over the snow."
The name "Snowman", was given to him years ago.
His poem "I Live for Snow", was read by the whole team.
"Why did he have to leave the ski team?" asked Laura. "Could it have anything to do with his move to the Amazon?"
"We should've started the day with Oh Canada." remarked Bob.
"I see we're all here." said Mickey.