Quickk 100 ! based on the passage, what is the main reason the author includes howie as a character in the story? question 1 options: a.) to lighten kevin’s seriousness. b.) to call attention to izzy’s enthusiasm. c.) to create a conflict that challenges kevin. d.) to introduce a surprise for cromwell.

I'm not entirely sure but I think it would be A because usually a character that is not the main voice but more of a sidekick is meant to keep the main character's quest or mission from getting too boring.  Logically he/she would be meant to be a funny character to lighten up the mood of the book.

A because the story is relying on Kevin to calm down

covert: hidden or secret

candid: truthful and straightforward

what i get from these phrases is covert means undercover or underground and that's where the flower is in april. on the other hand, may is the month where flowers start to bloom and thats the reason why candid is being used as a word to describe the blossoming period of a flower.

hope this answer you.