Answer:
d Almost anyone can publish online.
Explanation:
I know I am late, but for future readers who need help with the exact question, the answer is...
C.
For the first time, he feels guilty about his mean treatment of his mother.
It's c because throughout the text, Julian feels ashamed and is annoyed by his mother, but later on, his mother undergoes something which changes the mind of Julian.
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apprehensive would be correct. new parents often want to 'coddle' or protect their children as much as they possibly can, so being apprehensive would be the most accurate choice. hope i helped! :-)