Question

review the twelfth and thirteenth paragraphs.
far and near

1. \come on in!\ said annisa. she was holding the door open for nick while sticking out her foot to block a cat. \watch out for meanie.\
2. \you have a cat?\ nick asked, surprised. their dad didnt like cats, so he had never had one. nick wasnt sure if he liked cats either.
3. \yes, but im afraid shes not very nice,\ replied annisa. \thats why shes called meanie. shell probably hide the whole time youre here.\
4. nick looked at his older sisters apartment. he had never been there before.

what is the significance of the cat, meanie, sitting next to nick?
it represents the way nick and his sister are growing closer.
it represents annisas loneliness after her roommate moved out.
it represents nicks feeling that he has to please his sister all the time.

Explanation:

The text notes Annisa said Meanie was unfriendly and would hide during Nick's visit. If Meanie ends up sitting next to Nick, this shift shows a warm, trusting atmosphere, which mirrors Nick and Annisa growing closer as siblings, since the cat's comfort reflects the positive change in their interaction. The other options lack support from the provided text: there is no mention of a roommate moving out, nor of Nick feeling pressured to please Annisa.

Answer:

It represents the way Nick and his sister are growing closer.