After a bend in the road, we came upon the big tree, the same tree we had sat under an hour ago. We had been going in circles.“Just perfect,” Tom said, and slumped back down under the tree.What does the sarcasm Tom uses show about his attitude?(1 point)ResponsesIt shows that Tom always looks on the bright side.It shows that Tom always looks on the bright side.It shows that Tom is thinking of a solution.It shows that Tom is thinking of a solution.It shows that Tom likes to tease the narrator.It shows that Tom likes to tease the narrator.It shows that Tom is frustrated with the situation.

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Tom's sarcasm shows that he is frustrated with the situation. His remark "Just perfect" in the context of realizing they are going in circles indicates that he is not genuinely pleased, but rather expressing annoyance or exasperation at their predicament.