Final answer:
Mr. Pendanski's hesitation to get Hector Zeroni's file could be due to fear of the Warden's reaction or belief that Zero had no file. To determine why Mr. Pendanski hesitated, readers should consider his behavior and attitude throughout 'Holes' by Louis Sachar.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question relates to the book “Holes” by Louis Sachar, where Mr. Pendanski hesitates when the Warden orders him to get Hector Zeroni's file. The correct answer to this question is not directly provided in the text, so as a tutor, I can guide you to think about the context in which Mr. Pendanski might hesitate. Is he concerned about the Warden’s reaction in scenario B? Or perhaps in scenario D, he thought Zero had no file because Zero is often not considered significant by the camp staff. Considering Mr. Pendanski’s role at the camp and his attitude towards the boys, particularly Zero, it would seem he may either fear the Warden's volatile nature or believe that Zero is not important enough to have a file.