Read the excerpt from Monster.

We see STEVE stand shakily and head back to the defense table. He looks out onto the onlookers and sees his parents. His MOTHER forces a smile and his FATHER makes a fist and nods emphatically. We see STEVE sit down, start to pick up a glass of water, and have to put it down because his hand is shaking so badly.

What can be determined from Steve's actions?

He loves his parents dearly.
He feels very worried.
He is not very thirsty.
He did not tell the truth.

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From Steve's actions in the excerpt, it can be determined that he feels very worried. His shaking hand when trying to pick up the glass of water suggests a state of anxiety or fear. The context of the scene, which involves a courtroom and the presence of his parents, further indicates that he is under significant emotional strain.

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