Question

we see steve steal quickly and head back to the defense table. he looks out into the audience and sees his parents. his father forces a smile and his mother makes a fist and nods emphatically. -monster, walter dean myers
what can you determine about steves relationship with his parents by analyzing his parents actions?
steves father is angry with him.
steves mother is nervous about his situation.
both parents are convinced that steve will not be judged guilty.
both of steves parents have given up on him.

Explanation:

The father's smile and the mother's nod suggest they are confident Steve won't be judged guilty. There are no signs of anger, nervousness, or giving - up in the described actions.

Answer:

C. Both parents are convinced that Steve will not be judged guilty.