Question

read paragraphs 9 - 14.
9 i stood at the doorway, watching. i wasnt sure whether to be scared or not. quello must have seen an odd expression on my face because he added this arm of the game.
10 \come here, della.\
11 i sat where he told me like i usually did, leaning into him. i was getting too big for this.
12 \dont be so sad, della,\ quello told me. \you? this is just having another serious breakdown.\
13 \how do you know?\
14 \i just do, della,\ quello said. \trust your friends, ok? everythings going to be fine.\
how does quellos persona show empathy toward della in these paragraphs?

a) he calls della della to make della feel protected.
b) he uses a calm, concerned tone while speaking to della.
c) he is experiencing the same feelings della is having.
d) he has personally gone through a breakdown too.

Explanation:

The text shows Ponyboy is scared, but Two-Bit uses casual, teasing language ("Don't be scared, Doll.") and downplays Ponyboy's fear by calling it a "nervous breakdown" in a lighthearted way, then reassures him everything will be fine. This matches the description of Two-Bit being amused while Ponyboy is panicked.

Answer:

Amused / Teasing, while Ponyboy feels panicked