Answer: c. insane
The narrator of this excerpt complains that other people characterize him as insane (<em>"why will you say that I am mad?"</em>) and he wants to deny the credibility of this claim. He says that he might be nervous, but he is not mad. In fact, his senses are sharper than ever, as he can hear everything, including what goes on in Heaven and Hell. This fact, intended to convince us of his sanity, proves that he is indeed insane.
This could be caused by one of three things: (1) Your tree is growing more leaves than it can support, (2) pests and diseases infect the leaves, or (3) your tree might be getting too much or too little water.
How would your answers change if the scenario changed to talking to a close friend at home about a recent breakup? Be sure to
address body language, physical touch, tone of voice, and proximity
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He could not be allowed out of the attic at all
