Read this exchange from "ali and the magic stew," in which ali speaks to the cook about the dish his father has requested: "cook, we must have shula kalambar," he commanded in his imperious tone. "my father requests it! " "regrets, young master! " the cook bowed. "we have lentils and garlic but not spinach and coriander. these must be of the freshest." ali stamped his foot. "get them! " what does this passage tell readers about ali? a. he is demanding and impolite. b. he is reasonable and patient. c. he is confused and foolish. d. he is clever and sly.