Mrs. Gardner pointed at Rhonda. "Rhonda, meet me out in the hall! You're in big trouble, young lady."

Rhonda fixed her hair and then slowly rose. She strolled toward the door and laughed. "I guess it's time to get punished," she said to the class. "Like I'm scared."

"Oooh," the class said.

Out in the hall, Rhonda dropped to her knees and put her hands together. "Please don't suspend me, Mrs. Gardner," she pleaded. "Please, please, please!"

Which statement best explains how the plot of the story helps develop the main character?

A.
Rhonda's rude response to Mrs. Gardner shows that she hates teachers.
B.
Rhonda's pleas to Mrs. Gardner show that she is not afraid to show her true feelings in front of others.
C.
Rhonda's pause to fix her hair shows that she is obsessed with having the latest clothing and hairstyle.
D.
Rhonda's attitude in front of the class shows that she wants others to think that she is tough.