"Lewis tried not to gasp as he watched the overworked cashier count out his change. He quickly stuffed the extra bills in his wallet and hurried out of the store before she could call him back. I'
What is the most likely subtext of the reading?
The cashier accidently gave Lewis more money back than he was owed.
Lewis was ashamed of his purchase and wanted to leave the store before anyone he knew saw him.
While checking out, Lewis realized he was late for an appointment
Lewis was upset that the cashier took a long time to make change.
b

"where are you taking me? " the car hesitated, or rather gave a faint whirring click, as if information, somewhere, was dropping card by punch- slotted card under electric eyes. "to the psychiatric center for research on regressive tendencies." he got in. the door shut with a soft thud. the police car rolled through the night avenues, flashing its dim lights ahead. which statement best describes the intended aesthetic impact of this excerpt? o a. by showing leonard obeying the police car, the author reinforces the theme of surrendering one s individuality. o b. by relating the way the car responds, the author underscores the theme of the dangers of a mechanized of society o c. by having leonard, a seemingly normal person, taken to a psychiatric center, the author injects irony, leaving the reader surprised o d. by showing leonard communicating with another person, the author satisfies his need for human contact, leaving the reader hopeful