How do readers view tom buchanan as a result of his behavior in the novel's opening chapters? a. readers immediately recognize that tom is a cruel bully. b. readers immediately realize that tom is a kind person who makes poor decisions. c. readers immediately understand that tom is a perceptive friend. d. readers immediately see that tom is a victim of his own good nature.

A. Readers immediately recognize that Tom is a cruel bully.

Explanation:

The way Tom Buchanan behaves during the story proves he is a bully since he has little to no regard of others or of the consequences his actions may have. From the first moment it can be deduced his behavior is that of a bully who only thinks about himself.

the illustration   that would give a reader a clear understanding of the text is a picture of men constructing the frame of a building.the frame is made of iron bars. the text describes the job of blacksmiths'. these were very organised and they had different names: "the driver" and "the heater". the text describes the way in which these men worked ; they worked iron pieces as if they were playing a sport. in fact, the text wants to show the men's skills. the text also puts some emphasis on the use of '' rivets'' in construction. this kind of nails were not always used in the construction of manhattan.

some examples:

"and with an underhand toss he hurled the smoking rivet straight at the catcher, who caught it in mid-air in his catching can." men's skills

"when the driver was ready for a new " the emphasis on the rivet ( special nail used in construction).

" it against a beam to remove any cinders, and jammed it into the waiting hole. " the emphasis on the rivet.

the correct answer is:   [d]:   " diagram "   .

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