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Unexpected visitor By t. Herlinger Which two phrases should be considered when predicting what Paul will do?

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Answer:

The question is incomplete, the complete question is:

Which two phrases should be considered when predicting what Paul will do?

A. but Paul wasn't complaining

B. he eyed his dad suspiciously

C. Then Paul had a frightening thought

D. wracked with embarrassment and guilt

E. hiding from the New York crowd of pedestrians

The answer is options D and E.

Step-by-step explanation:

Paul's father came to see him unexpectedly, Paul is obviously embarrassed and angry to have his father visit him (especially when he publicly displayed his affection to Paul), he feels like his father is intruding into his territory and threatening his newfound independence.

Feeling frustrated and suspicious at first, he later feels guilty when his father shows his pride in him. But he is still embarrassed by his father's obvious affection while feeling guilty for not wanting to be seen with him.

the two phrases 'wracked with embarrassment and guilt' and 'hiding from the New York crowd of pedestrians' predict what Paul will do (i.e ditch his father).

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