Question

what do the following lines (paragraphs 41–42) mainly reveal about the people involved in steves trial? stenographer i hope this case lasts two weeks. i can sure use the money. guard 1 six days—maybe seven. its a motion case. they go through the motions; then they lock them up. a. while the case means life - or - death for steve, it is business - as - usual for others. b. the guard and the stenographer believe james kings version of what happened. c. there is a conspiracy against steve. d. steve is hoping to strike a plea deal with the prosecutors. ca - ccss: ca rl 8.1, ca rl 8.3 ca - eld: eld pi 8.6.a.br, eld pi 8.6.a.em, eld pi 8.6.a.ex, eld pi 8.6.b.br, eld pi 8.6.b.em, eld pi 8.6.b.ex

Explanation:

The stenographer is thinking about the money they can make if the case lasts longer, and the guard is making a matter - of - fact prediction about the case's duration. This shows that while Steve's trial is life - or - death for him, it is just a routine job for the stenographer and the guard.

Answer:

A. While the case means life - or - death for Steve, it is business - as - usual for others.