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Demarion Gallagher

6 October, 04:36

Read the excerpt from "Broken Chain."Alfonso looked down at his shoes. He wanted to say something clever the way people do on TV. But the only thing he could think to say was that the governor lived in Sacramento. As soon as he shared this observation, he winced inside. What does the characterization in this passage tell readers about Alfonso?

A) He is very knowledgeable about current events.

B) He tries too hard to impress other people.

C) He is nervous and uncomfortable around girls.

D) He often says something before he thinks about it.