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Which line in the story “Raccoon Olympics” is a clue that the father's position regarding Paul's story about the swimming raccoons is different than the narrator's?

A)."I'm sitting at the picnic table, telling my dad about all the garter and fox and ring-neck worm snakes I caught, when the park naturalist, Paul King, stops by to inspect the live traps under the lilac bushes beside the table."

B)."My dad also likes talking to Paul. He smiles with his eyes and leans forward, resting his elbows on the picnic table."

C).“Paul winks again, but he's looking at my dad, not me. Dad catches my eye as if he wants to tell me something, then looks away.”

D).“‘What do you do with the raccoons after you catch them?' Dad asks.”

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C is the answer and have a great day :)
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Answer:

C. Paul winks again, but he's looking at my dad, not me.

Step-by-step explanation:

There is clearly a silent conversation between Paul and the dad. Especially when the dad looks away without saying what was on his mind.

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