Question

which piece of evidence best supports the inference that paul andreasson is an invader from outside the kingdom trying to capture the princess?

• “‘take your time, princess,’ came an unworried reply.”
• “cornelia...hoped that perhaps, later...she’d have a chance to escape the palace.”
• “andreasson sounded like someone from the north kingdoms, a group of barbaric countries that had been menacing the borders for years.”
• \she looked over her shoulder and shuddered, pretending to be afraid of pursuit.”

Explanation:

This option directly links Andreasson to the North Kingdoms, a group described as barbaric and menacing the kingdom's borders for years, which supports the inference he is an outside invader targeting the princess. The other options either show his calm demeanor, the princess's escape wish, or her pretense, none of which connect him to being an external invader.

Answer:

"Andreasson sounded like someone from the North Kingdoms, a group of barbaric countries that had been menacing the borders for years."