Tuna's father told Sickler that Tuna...? was veryill

worked for the government

had robbed a gas station

was a con artist

was very ill

Explanation:

Tuna's father told Sickler that Tuna "was very ill".

When Tuna's dad arrived at Sickler's shop, he walked in wanting a beer. He is looking for Tuna and informed Sickler that she is sick and could die if she is not found. Sickler decided that he doesn't want any trouble and tells the man that je has not seen Tuna.

"Chomp" is a story written by Carl Hiaasen, an American writer, author and journalist.

explanation:

it's important for any number of settings.   but then i'm a retired teacher and my view may be biased.

it certainly will not weigh as a minus when applying to a college, while poor grades always work against you.

other factors are important like what you do to improve the community.