Question

reading quiz
question 1
multiple choice
instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.
which inference about gregor’s father is best supported by the following passage (paragraph 18)?
“gregor,” his father now said from the neighbouring room on the left, “mr. manager has come and is asking why you have not left on the early train. we don’t know what we should tell him. besides, he also wants to speak to you personally. so please open the door. he will be good enough to forgive the mess in your room.”
a gregor’s father always puts his family’s needs first.
b gregor’s father is not very concerned about his son’s wellbeing.
c gregor’s father has full confidence that gregor is ill, but will return to work soon.
d gregor’s father thinks willed that he could be as successful as gregor.

Explanation:

To determine the best inference about Gregor’s father, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The passage doesn’t show the father prioritizing family needs first. The focus is on the manager’s visit and the father’s request to open the door, not on family needs prioritization.
• Option B: The father’s actions (telling Gregor to open the door for the manager, not showing concern for Gregor’s well - being) suggest he is not very concerned about Gregor’s state. He is more focused on addressing the manager’s presence.
• Option C: The passage gives no indication of the father’s confidence in Gregor’s return to work. There is no relevant information to support this.
• Option D: The passage has no content related to the father thinking he could be as successful as Gregor.

Answer:

B. Gregor’s father is not very concerned about his son’s wellbeing