Question

multiple choice 2 points
what mainly can the reader infer about roger from the following passage (paragraph 41)?
she heated some lima beans and ham she had in the icebox, made the cocoa, and set the table. the woman did not ask the boy anything about where he lived, or his folks, or anything else that would embarrass him.
b. he comes from a troubled background.
d. roger has no family.
c. roger is forced to keep his identity a secret.
a. his favorite meal is lima beans.

Explanation:

The woman avoids asking Roger about his living situation or family, which implies he may have a troubled background. There's no evidence he has no family, is forced to keep identity secret, or that lima - beans are his favorite meal.

Answer:

B. He comes from a troubled background.