It has to be A. because none of the other three choices make sense. like at all..
D is the only one that makes having a micro pig as a pet sound bad.
In relation to "A Shocking Accident," the word that best describes Jerome's attitude towards his father's memory is B. conflicted.
Mumble is an emperor penguin (i believe) that has a disorder that affects the shedding of his Down (the soft feathers that the young usually have)
D. indirect characterization
Indirect characterization is when the author reveals the traits of a character by the way the character speaks, thinks, effects others, acts, and looks. In this excerpt the character's traits are shown through his generosity to the drivers. He gives them each a pack of cigarettes and informs them about what is planned. Direct characterization is when the author specifically tells the reader the character's traits.
