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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It was only a dream. Eddie Taylor would like with it,” his father said. “It wasn’t that strong. Still, it doesn’t take so very much radioactivity 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. He heard his father’s heavy footsteps in the hallway. They stopped outside of his bedroom “We weren’t planning to run a submarine “You awake, Eddie?” “But, Dad,” Eddie wondered, “what could they do with it?” “They could study it,” his father explained. the dream, he added, “Oh, Dad, is it all right if I use the Geiger counter today?” “At least, they could send it somewhere to be man, broad-shouldered and still thin-waisted. Eddie found it easy to believe the stories he had heard about his father being an outstanding “That’s entirely possible,” his father said. “In fact, it’s the only logical explanation I can much age, although Eddie knew it had been think of. People simply don’t go around stealing you want, Eddie,” Mr. Taylor said, “as long as Eddie smiled sheepishly. “I—I had a During dinner Eddie wasn’t sure just what talk with someone, yet he knew he shouldn’t bother his father with any more questions. He be worth a try, at that. You never can tell where you might strike some radioactivity.” “Do you believe in dreams, Dad?” Eddie had no desire to do that. He ran down “Come on in, Eddie,” she invited, seeming Eddie pulled on his trousers and T shirt Eddie apologized, following her inside. “Hello, Eddie,” Mrs. Ross said, but she “You’re never a pest, Eddie,” Mrs. Ross assured put fresh ones in after breakfast. He brushed his teeth carefully, taking particular “Right on the front page.” “I suppose your father is quite concerned “Oh, yes,” Eddie affirmed. “He was the one Finished, Eddie went out to breakfast. what it’s all about if you could explain what a radioisotope is, Eddie.” “So your father says. But I’m afraid your “Well,” Eddie said slowly, “it’s not easy to big day will have to start with sorting out and day today.” tying up those newspapers and magazines that “But, Mom—” 15 “No arguments, son,” his father put in calmly but firmly. “School vacation doesn’t mean that your chores around here are on “I’ll say,” Eddie agreed. “Of course, only vacation, too. Get at it right away, and you’ll The very word excited Eddie. In fact, anything guess,” Eddie said. “Most atoms stay in one along the way. Eddie knew that a radioisotope asking that particular question was to keep from prying deeper into the subject of the radioisotope. Much of his father’s work at 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. eagerly. “Wouldn’t think of leaving it home,” his father said, smiling. “By the way, I put new batteries in it the other day. Take it easy on “Well, they know just how to do it,” Eddie them. Remember to switch it off when you’re “I’ll say they’re dangerous,” Eddie said. It took Eddie over an hour to sort out the particles,” Eddie explained. “Especially the “Think I’ll do a little prospecting,” Eddie “I would,” Eddie said. “Everyone is carefully Eddie said. The more he thought about it, the wants to go,” Eddie answered casually. He she was only a girl. Eddie didn’t figure a girl or something like that. “She’ll enjoy it, I’m sure,” his mother said. “My, that’s interesting, Eddie,” Mrs. Ross “I’ve seen them do it,” Eddie said proudly, freedom, racing back and forth as Eddie “It’s hot,” Eddie said, “but not like if it “Oh, hi, Eddie,” Teena greeted him, appearing up water, it soaks up radiation.” 41 That’s how to handle it, Eddie thought. “That’s about it,” Eddie said. “My dad says that as more is learned about the ways to use are strong and dangerous. Others absorb only “Dad didn’t say exactly,” Eddie answered, Eddie nodded. It was even more serious lighter in the summer. Eddie couldn’t tell used. Eddie assumed that anyone who would “She always does, Mrs. Ross,” Eddie said, Eddie knew she was right. They were since Eddie’s family had moved to Oceanview “People should talk more and read more about it. After all, this is an atomic age. We might as well face it. My father says that in horse-and-buggy “Well, I’ll be glad to finish them, Eddie,” days everyone knew how to feed a horse “Oh, I don’t really mind, Mrs. Ross,” Eddie Eddie had set carefully on the dinette table. Eddie,” she said, “but I wouldn’t quite know Eddie laughed. “I sure wouldn’t want the “What are we talking about, Eddie?” “Oh, hello, Mr. Ross,” Eddie said, turning rock mounds and outcroppings, Eddie but Eddie knew these indicated no more than Eddie, then added quickly, “forget it, Eddie. “In fact, not good at all.” Eddie said, “We might as well call it a day, problems, Eddie thought, as he started to “All right,” Eddie said. “You know, one of Eddie.” She handed him one of the sandwiches. on a recent birthday. Then Eddie said good-by filling his water dish, Eddie went in the back happen.” 25 Then Eddie heard the sound of his father’s was open. Eddie went through the dining 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. in Eddie’s mind about something being years older than he had that very morning. Worry lay deep in his eyes. He fumbled thoughtfully with a pencil, turning it end over end on his desk. “Hello, son,” he said. He didn’t even ask 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?” “Eddie, you remember me mentioning this “I remember,” Eddie said. “Did it come?” “It did—and it didn’t,” his father said. “What does that mean, Dad?” Eddie asked, puzzled. “The radioisotope was stolen, Eddie,” his father said slowly. “Stolen right out from under our noses!” At the moment, Eddie didn’t pry for further , which Eddie rushed out to get as soon as he heard it plop onto the front porch. He took the newspaper to his father to read “It wasn’t your fault, was it, Dad?” Eddie defended. “It was as much mine as anybody’s, son,” his father said. “Probably more so. After all, “Fifty pounds,” Eddie said thoughtfully. “Not when it’s lead, son,” his father replied. “Not much bigger than a two-quart Eddie said. think it was any kid, Eddie. Not by a long Eddie read the newspaper account. The “Dad,” Eddie asked, looking up from the “But, Dad,” Eddie continued, “how would “They wouldn’t,” his father said. “They may have had another plan. The way things worked out, they didn’t need to use it. The

<question>:
What best describes Eddie's character?

<options>:
A He has a deep appreciation for nuclear science.
B He is boy who often gets into trouble.
C He tries to act older and more intelligent than he is.
D He tries to copy everything his father says, does, and feels.

<answer>:

A