What Hurt Carlos More Than the Mace or the Night

question 7

Multiple Choice

What hurt Carlos more than the mace or the night he spent in the juvenile detention center?

• A) racist labels
• B) a police beating
• C) the reactions of his parents
• D) his conscience

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Definitions:

Apprehensive

Feeling anxious or fearful about the future or something unknown.

Cold Sweat

A sudden sweat caused by fear, stress, or illness, often perceived as a symptom of anxiety or shock.

Obsession

An uncontrollable, persistent thought, image, or impulse that dominates a person's mind.

Intrusive

Involving an unwelcome or uninvited interference or intervention in a personal or private matter.