5. How do paragraphs 37-38 contribute to the overall
story?
O A. They suggest that Yevgeny and Seryozha do not
have a close relationship as father and son, and
Yevgeny is realizing the emotional distance.
O B. They show how Seryozha is too young to
comprehend the seriousness of Yevgeny's points
and his attempts at discipline are fruitless.
O C. They reveal that Seryozh is pretending not to
understand his father's argument, so as to have
an excuse to continue his negative behavior.
D. They emphasize the irony of the
miscommunication between Yevgeny and his son,
as Yevgeny assumes Seryozha "does not regard...
[his] arguments as serious."