"He was a good player when he was by himself." is direct characterization because it clearly tells us that he was a good player.
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I think it is Ladies. Hope this helps
Answer: Junior. Geraldine's son, who, in the absence of genuine affection from his mother, becomes cruel and sadistic. He tortures the family cat and harasses children who come to the nearby playground.
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I would say b.) My mom recommends that he get a cart before going in.
This entire sentence is in present tense and is the only one that makes sense. Hope this helps. :)
I say the answer to this is B. It leaves the impression of an unambiguous happy ending