Question

1. what is the meaning of the word suspicious as it is used in the following excerpt from the metamorphosis: well then, what if he reported in sick? but that would be extremely embarrassing and suspicious, because during his five years service gregor hadnt been sick even once. the boss would certainly come with the doctor from the health insurance company and would approach his parents for their lazy son and cut short all objections with the insurance doctors comments; for him everyone was completely healthy but really lazy about work. average distrustful maniacal

Explanation:

In the context, Gregor has not been sick in five - year service. Reporting sick would seem untrustworthy or cause suspicion, so "distrustful" best fits the meaning of "suspicious" here.

Answer:

B. distrustful