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I believe the correct answer is D. that he is a very strong judge of character.
Even though he is young, Huck knows that his father is just a drunk loser, who would milk him out for money to buy alcohol. Huck is a troubled child who is used to mischief, so he has learned to tell real danger from mere annoyance. His father's behavior does frighten him at first, but it only takes a moment for him to realize that there is no reason to be afraid.
D. while and however. is your answer
Note:
"<em>On the other hand, seagulls are scavengers, while wild geese aren't.</em>"
"<em>Seagulls will migrate far inland to search for food. However, they don't follow seasonal patterns of migration like wild geese.</em>"
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You have to tell us the statements
The second and last sentences describe Jessicas acdemic bahiovors!