Question

“how can you starve your children?” my mother asked.
“let richard stay with me,” my father said.
“do you want to stay with your father, richard?” my mother asked.
“no,” i said.
“you’ll get plenty to eat,” he said.
“i’m hungry now,” i told him. “but i won’t stay with you.”
what does the excerpt convey about wright’s personality as a child?
○ he was stubborn and proud.
○ he was afraid of his father.
○ he was shy and deferential.
○ he was easily influenced by others.

Explanation:

The excerpt shows that even though Richard is hungry and his father offers him plenty of food to get him to stay, Richard firmly refuses. This shows he will not compromise his choice even when offered something he needs, indicating stubbornness and pride. The other options do not fit: he is not afraid (he speaks directly to his father), not shy/deferential (he states his clear refusal), and not easily influenced (he rejects the tempting offer).

Answer:

He was stubborn and proud.