Petrocelli’s questions indirectly suggest that Steve knows all of these people because he may be involved with the robbery. By emphasizing that Steve is only an acquaintance with each person involved, it raises the question of why he is acquainted with all of them in the context of the robbery, implying a potential connection to the crime.
PETROCELLI
Getting back to Mr. King. Would you consider yourself a friend of his or an acquaintance?
STEVE
An acquaintance.
PETROCELLI
Mr. Cruz, friend or acquaintance?
STEVE
Acquaintance.
PETROCELLI
Mr. Bobo Evans, friend or acquaintance?
STEVE
Acquaintance.
PETROCELLI
So you're acquainted with everyone involved in this robbery, is that –
—Monster,
Walter Dean Myers
What do Petrocelli’s questions indirectly suggest about Steve?
He has a lot of friends.
He should study more and spend less time with friends.
He is probably the leader of this group.
He knows all of these people because he may be involved with the robbery.
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