Question

multiple choice
instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.
on page 13, montag and the medical equipment are speaking as they finish their exchange mainly suggests that the medical equipment operators
a. are consummate professionals
b. are desensitized to the morbid nature of their work
c. are interested in montags emotional wellbeing
d. are on their last job of the night

Explanation:

Without the full - context of the text on page 13, we can make inferences. Medical equipment operators in some literary depictions are shown to be desensitized to the harsh and often morbid aspects of their work due to repeated exposure. Option A is too strong as "consummate professionals" isn't clearly indicated by just an exchange. Option C is not likely as there's no clear sign of interest in emotional well - being from the description. Option D has no indication in the given information. Option B is a common literary theme for such workers.

Answer:

B. are desensitized to the morbid nature of their work