Read the passage.
I reached into my pocket and creased the coins. "Here," I said carefully, pulling out a nickel. "If we all give a nickel, we should have enough to my him something pretty nice."
He regarded me with contempt. "Rita already gave me fifteen cents, and i'm throwing in a quarter. Albert handed over a dime-all that's left of his birthday money. Is that all you can do-a nickel?"


which best identifies the character trait this passage reveals in jerry?

A. He is good at collecting money.

B. He lacks confidence.

C. He consiterdrate.

D He is selfish

Respuesta :

The answer is D. He is selfish. Armand, Jimmy's brother, is asking for money from his siblings to get their father a birthday gift. Everyone gave most or all they had, but Jimmy didn't want to give a lot because he wanted to buy a card.

Answer: (D)

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