Question

which quotation shows that sergeis character is constantly paranoid?
a \in this instant sergei understands the boy didnt come for television, what he came for, specifically, is to snatch sergeis fish, to steal it away.\ (paragraph 14)
b the second wish sergei used up five years ago, on svetas boy. (paragraph 29)
c \sergei takes a deep breath. he steps out into the middle of the kitchen, out into the puddle.\ (paragraph 38)
d \even better, maybe hed cash out, package it with a slogan and sell it to a bank or cellular phone company.\ (paragraph 4)

Explanation:

Paranoia involves unfounded suspicion. Option A shows Sergei's unfounded belief that the boy came to steal his fish.

Answer:

A. "In this instant Sergei understands the boy didn't come for television, what he came for, specifically, is to snatch Sergei's fish, to steal it away." (paragraph 14)