Question

instructions: read the question carefully and select the best answer. what mainly can the reader infer about roger from the following passage (paragraph 4)? 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. a. his favorite meal is lima beans. b. he comes from a troubled background. c. roger is forced to keep his identity a secret. d. roger has no family.

Explanation:

The passage mentions the woman heating food and not asking Roger about personal details like where he lived, his folks, etc. Option A about his favorite meal is not the main inference. Option B about his background is not strongly indicated. Option C about being forced to keep identity secret has no basis. Option D can be inferred as there is no mention of family - related details about Roger.

Answer:

D. Roger has no family.