Question

review the twentieth and twenty - first paragraphs. 20 dad jumps, then rubs his temples. \what, michael?\ 21 i drop the letter onto the pile of papers in front of him and say, \why dont you just have your robot go through grandpas papers!\ breathlessly, i continue, \and how could people vacation on mars? theyd freeze the instant they got there. i mean—\ by now, im laughing so hard i can barely talk—\i mean, earl, be realistic!\ 22 dad looks utterly confused. then he reads the letter. \jeez,\ he says, shaking his head. \id forgotten all about this.\ he starts laughing, and suddenly i see it! the boy with the hose is right in front of me. what does the letter reveal about michaels father? michaels father was like michael when he was young. michaels father has not changed much since he was young. michaels father was a talented writer when he was young.

Explanation:

There is no clear indication in the given paragraphs that Michael's father was a talented writer or has not changed much. However, Michael's reaction and his father's subsequent reaction suggest a similarity in their thought - processes or outlooks, indicating that Michael's father was like Michael when he was young.

Answer:

Michael's father was like Michael when he was young.