At the beach, why doesn’t K. respond when his friend calls out to him

Does any one read this story "when mr. came to dine". in 9th grade. plz i need with one question about this story?

One important character trait which levi to compete well is revealed in the first paragraph. it is that a) he is often fearful. b) he thinks before he acts. c) he tends to be suspicious. d) he is good at finding hidden things.

Explain the metaphor beyond the symbol by choosing the phrase that establishes what is similar in the pair of words. select the item that best expresses this. use your notes if you need them. poverty: riches