Question

which of the following quotes shows that sergeis character is an isolated person and does not enjoy company? a \but what is most excellent about addicts and arabs and pensioners is that they dont come around knocking on sergeis door.\ (paragraph 9) b \in his mind, he was less sure, and all kinds of thoughts about other things he could have done with that wish continued to gnaw at him, half driving him mad. the third wish, sergei hadnt yet wished for.\ (paragraph 29) c \that first wish, sergei used up when they discovered a cancer in his sister. a lung cancer, the kind you dont get better from. the fish undid it in an instant—the words barely out of sergeis mouth.\ (paragraph 29) d none of the above.

Explanation:

The quote in option A indicates that Sergei appreciates that certain groups don't visit him, suggesting he values isolation and doesn't enjoy company. Options B and C are about his wishes and a family - related situation, not about his preference for isolation.

Answer:

A. "But what is most excellent about addicts and Arabs and pensioners is that they don't come around knocking on Sergei's door." (paragraph 9)