Based on the first paragraph of the passage, what inference can you make about the speaker?
A) The speaker is lazy and did not excel in high school.
B)
The speaker respects his step-father and regrets
disappointing him.
The speaker is intelligent and clever, but did not
excel in high school.
D)
The speaker thinks he is a loser because he did not
excel in high school.

From a Bakers Dozen?

Explanation:

the speaker is intelligent and clever but did not excel in high school...

An avoidance / avoidance conflict

Explanation:

In this scenario, it is observed that there is no any other way for Scott to either pursue or avoid the course, in this case of which he can't avoid.

But he's trying to make a decision as to the advantage and disadvantage of both options.