Thomas wants to talk to Ricky about his behavior, but first practices different approaches with his coworkers. Which word choice should Thomas use to make Ricky feel like he is a decent boss, while also addressing Ricky's character?

A) Ricky is the boss at this company, and he is an angel. Also, he is kind, loving, and always willing to help people out, never expecting anything in return.
B) Ricky is our boss, and he is a real monster sometimes. He is often abrupt, unkind, cheap, and mean. But he will do anything to anyone to make a name for himself.
C) Ricky is the boss at the company we work for, and he is a real tyrant. He is rude, nasty, cheap, mean, and he will do anything to anyone to make those around him miserable.
D) Ricky is the boss at this company, and he is a frugal go-getter. Although he is quite blunt, he is also persistent and willing to do anything to help make the company successful.

The adventures of tom sawyer, chapter 6 (excerpt) what does tom do to get sid’s attention? a) tom lies in bed as he tries to think of an excuse to miss school b) tom knocks a book on the floor to wake sid up c) tom tells sid that he is suffering from an infected toe and a loose tooth d) tom groans and says, “ when i’m gone…”, so sid will call for aunt polly’s how does sid react to tom as he pretends to die? a) so it becomes anxious and asks if tom is dying b) sid knows tom is faking but joins in with tom’s game c) sid takes tom seriously and makes a list of tom’s valuables d) sid knows tom is a lying and immediately runs to tell aunt polly

"first of all, how could they mistake a man for a sasquatch? " which best explains the purpose of this question (from review 2)? a) to illustrate how much the book uses humor b) to show how unbelievable parts of the story are c) to convince the reader that the novel is poorly written d) to highlight the differences between the characters in the novel

Buckminster boy. she glared at him. "lizzie, i swear to you, as sure as i'm standing right here—that's a lie. every bit of it. every single bit." "my granddaddy said it was a lie, too." she leaned her head to one side and looked at him steadily. "so why haven't you been down to the island? " "so only you get to ask questions now? " "yes." she waited. "i haven't been down to the island because my father believes that you were using me to you stay on malaga island." "well," she said slowly. "well." "i didn't believe it, either." the sea breeze lay at their feet panting, hoping they would play with it again. based on what turner and lizzie say, which is the best conclusion that can be drawn? they are angered by the lies the adults have been spreading. neither of them is able to fully trust what the other is claiming. each trusts the other and cares a great deal about their friendship. both are worried about the troubles their friendship may bring.