Petrocelli's questions indirectly suggest that Steve knows all of these people because he may be involved with the robbery. By establishing that Steve is acquainted with everyone involved, Petrocelli implies a connection between Steve and the criminal activity in question.
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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