1. Which evidence from the passage best shows why Rajeed does not want to refuse Mrs. Maguire? A. "It was my misfortune that the director is Kristina's very enthusiastic aunt." (paragraph 2)
B. "After all, math is not my strong suit either. Who knew when I might need Mrs. Maguire's help?"
(paragraph 5)
C. "We live in Mount Dora, which is the proud possessor of one high school, one middle school, two
elementary schools, a well-used library, a thriving downtown district, and a handsome new community
center." (paragraph 2)
D. "It's really impossible to dislike Mrs. Maguire. Kristina, however, was going to hear about this just as soon
as I had the chance to give her a piece of my mind." (paragraph 7)
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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.