Why is the tone at the beginning of marigolds depressing?

Choose the word or phrase that best matches the word in italics that he could do something so contemptible was hard to believe

What are the affects, consequences of drinking and smoking underage? how can the young person then get support on how to stop them from drinking and smoking?

In "i know why the caged bird sings," how doesmarguerite's reaction to oppression differ from the reactionof the caged bird? •she refuses to dress nicely for mrs. flowers.•she refuses to leave the house.•she refuses to eat mrs. flowers's cookies.•she refuses to speak to anyone.