Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

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poking in under the window shade pried his eyes open. The dream fled. Eddie kicked off the sheet, swung his feet to the floor, and groped under the bed for his tennis shoes. “You awake, Eddie?” “I’m awake, Dad,” Eddie answered. “Breakfast’s ready. Get washed and “But, Dad,” Eddie wondered, “what could they do with it?” “Be right there,” Eddie said. Then, remembering the dream, he added, “Oh, Dad, is it broken down and studied. Being a new isotope, all right if I use the Geiger counter today?” dressed.” Eddie found it easy to believe the stories he had heard about his father being an outstanding “Then—then you mean whoever stole it were spies!” Eddie exclaimed breathlessly. much age, although Eddie knew it had been eighteen years since his father had played his last game of college football. “That’s entirely possible,” his father said. “In fact, it’s the only logical explanation I can radioactive isotopes without a mighty important “Dinner’s ready,” Eddie’s mother called from the kitchen. During dinner Eddie wasn’t sure just what better get out to breakfast before your mother scalps us. Hurry it up.” His father turned “Come on in, Eddie,” she invited, seeming surprised to see him. “Mother and I are just finishing dinner.” “Oh, I figured you’d be through by now,” Eddie apologized, following her inside. 35 “Good evening, Mrs. Ross,” Eddie said. “I—I hope I’m not making a pest of myself.” He looked around for Mr. Ross, but Teena’s him at the table, either. “You’re never a pest, Eddie,” Mrs. Ross assured him. “I was going to call your mother in a little while about that newspaper write-up.” “I suppose your father is quite concerned over it,” Teena’s mother said. “Oh, yes,” Eddie affirmed. “He was the one metal clamps. It could start cavities. Finished, Eddie went out to breakfast. “Good morning, dear,” his mother greeted him, handing him a plate of eggs. “Hi, Mom,” Eddie said. “Gotta hurry. Big day today.” “So your father says. But I’m afraid your “What’s an isotope?” Teena asked. him about letting food gather around the enough training in the subject to know how to handle that isotope safely,” Mr. Taylor said. isotopes—pronounced Eddie had learned not to ask questions about it. His father usually volunteered any information he wanted known, so Eddie stuck to questions which could and would be answered. atomic-bomb explosions. That’s a chain reaction “Boy, that sounds dangerous,” Teena said. “Well, they know just how to do it,” Eddie replied. “I will,” Eddie promised. He had forgotten several times before, weakening the batteries. 17 It took Eddie over an hour to sort out the them. Remember to switch it off when you’re not actually using it.” over his hasty retreat. “What are you going to do?” “Think I’ll do a little prospecting,” Eddie Eddie said. The more he thought about it, the more he realized it was a little late in the day 18 “Are you going alone?” his mother asked. “Oh, guess I’ll stop by and see if Teena wants to go,” Eddie answered casually. He soaks up water.” 40 “My, that’s interesting, Eddie,” Mrs. Ross “She’ll enjoy it, I’m sure,” his mother said. “I’ll take Sandy, too,” Eddie said. “He needs the exercise.” Eddie let Sandy off his chain. The taffy-colored cocker spaniel yipped wildly over his freedom, racing back and forth as Eddie started down the street. That’s how to handle it, Eddie thought. Don’t act anxious. Let Teena be anxious. isotopes, the whole world is going to be improved. cancer. Well, that’s an isotope. They make it there are hundreds of different isotopes. Like Eddie went inside and followed Teena to the kitchen. He felt triumphant about the “Dad didn’t say exactly,” Eddie answered, “except he did say that if whoever took it didn’t know what he was doing and opened up even the mild isotopes are deadly if they’re not handled it carelessly. It was a new isotope—a secret isotope. His father hadn’t said whether “She always does, Mrs. Ross,” Eddie said, pretending great injury. “Don’t know why I keep coming over here.” stoop to stealing isotopes more than likely out all right,” Teena’s mother said. “So do I,” Teena agreed. Eddie glanced at the kitchen clock. “Oh, Eddie laughed. “I sure wouldn’t want the Eddie, then added quickly, “forget it, Eddie. It wasn’t very funny. I—I’m afraid I don’t feel very funny tonight.” “What’s for dinner, Mom?” he asked. Mrs. Taylor turned from the sink. Eddie knew at once, just seeing the expression on his mother’s face, that something was wrong. “Dinner?” his mother said absently. “It’s not quite four o’clock yet, Eddie. Besides, dinner may be a little late today.” happen.” 25 Then Eddie heard the sound of his father’s voice coming from the den. There was a strange urgent tone in it. The door to the den was open. Eddie went through the dining room and glanced into the den. His father sat stiffly behind his homemade desk, talking rapidly into the telephone. Eddie caught only the last few sketchy words. Then his father placed the telephone in its cradle, glanced up, and saw Eddie. genuine interest in Eddie’s prospecting trips. “Dad,” Eddie said anxiously, “what—what’s the matter?” “It shows that much, does it, son?” his father said tiredly. “What’s wrong, Dad?” Eddie prompted. “Or can’t you tell me?” Mr. Taylor leaned back. “Quite a bit’s was expecting today?” “I remember,” Eddie said. “Did it come?” “It did—and it didn’t,” his father said. “What does that mean, Dad?” Eddie asked, puzzled. At the moment, Eddie didn’t pry for further information on the theft of the valuable radioactive isotope. His father had plenty on his , which Eddie rushed out to get as soon as he heard it plop onto the Taylor said, “but I’m afraid this is going to stir up quite a bit of trouble.” “It wasn’t your fault, was it, Dad?” Eddie defended. “It was as much mine as anybody’s, son,” “But—but wasn’t it in a safe container?” Eddie asked. 29 “Fifty pounds,” Eddie said thoughtfully. “That’s a pretty big thing to steal, isn’t it?” “Not when it’s lead, son,” his father replied. “Not much bigger than a two-quart milk bottle, in fact.” “Even at that, no kid could have taken it,” Eddie said. “Kid?” His father smiled thinly. “We don’t think it was any kid, Eddie. Not by a long shot. The whole thing was carefully planned and carefully carried out. It was not the work in the crime. 31 “Dad,” Eddie asked, looking up from the paper, “how could anyone carry away something weighing fifty pounds without being noticed?” park and wait there unnoticed. Or they could walk around without attracting any undue attention.” “But, Dad,” Eddie continued, “how would the men know that the delivery truck would arrive a half hour early?”

<question>:
How does Eddie's reaction and his father's reaction to the missing isotope different?

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A Eddie's father is horrified, while Eddie acts apathetic.
B Eddie's father is disappointed, while Eddie is unaware of the severity of the situation.
C Eddie's father is worried, while Eddie's curiosity is heightened.
D Eddie's father is panicked, while Eddie tries to remain lighthearted.

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C