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Question
How does the author develop Squeaky's viewpoint in this excerpt?
Responses

by showing that Squeaky resents Cynthia for her superior spelling skills.
by showing that Squeaky resents Cynthia for her superior spelling skills.

by explaining that Squeaky disapproves of people who pretend to be something they are not
by explaining that Squeaky disapproves of people who pretend to be something they are not

by revealing that Squeaky envies people like Cynthia for whom everything comes easily
by revealing that Squeaky envies people like Cynthia for whom everything comes easily

by showing that Squeaky feels proud that she does not have to study as much as other kids
by showing that Squeaky feels proud that she does not have to study as much as other kids

Answer 1

To accurately answer how the author develops Squeaky's viewpoint in the excerpt, we would need to consider Squeaky's feelings and attitudes towards others, particularly Cynthia, as well as her own perspectives on success and effort.

Based on the provided options, the response that best encapsulates Squeaky's perspective is:

**by revealing that Squeaky envies people like Cynthia for whom everything comes easily.**

This choice reflects Squeaky's feelings of comparison and her struggle with her own efforts versus the perceived ease with which others succeed, particularly those like Cynthia.