Question

Read the excerpt from The Diary of Anne Frank.

(Peter appears in the doorway of his room, with a saucer in his hand. He is carrying his cat.)
Peter. I . . . I . . . I thought I'd better get some water for Mouschi before . . .
Mr. Frank. Of course.

This piece of dialogue reveals that Peter is

easily confused when speaking to others.
deeply untrusting of other people.
overly frightened of adults.
somewhat nervous around other people.

Answer 1

somewhat nervous around other people.

His repeated hesitations ("I... I... I...") and awkward phrasing show nervousness and discomfort speaking to others, not confusion, distrust, or specific fear of adults.