In "The Destructors," the most likely reason the boys refer to Mr. Thomas as "Old Misery" is because (1 point) Responses his posture is stooped and misshapen. his posture is stooped and misshapen. he is believed to be more than 200 years old. he is believed to be more than 200 years old. his house is the only one left standing after a bombing raid. his house is the only one left standing after a bombing raid. he lives a solitary life and does not interact well with others.

The most likely reason the boys refer to Mr. Thomas as "Old Misery" is because he lives a solitary life and does not interact well with others.