Question

choose a word or phrase for each blank to correctly complete the sentences.
the reader can infer that narrator initially felt indifferent about allowing stickeen to travel to alaska. this is best supported by the quotation
choose...
\such a little helpless creature will only be in the way, i said.\ (paragraph 2)
\but his master assured me that he would be no trouble at all.\ (paragraph 3)
\... the dog soon proved himself to be an intriguing character.\ (paragraph 4)

Explanation:

First, the initial feeling of "indifferent" does not match the first quote which shows frustration. The second quote shows the narrator is reassured after the master's words, which aligns with an initial indifferent (unconcerned then convinced) stance. The third quote refers to later perception of the dog, not initial feelings about allowing travel.

Answer:

"But his master assured me that he would be no trouble at all." (paragraph 3)