Question

Refer to A Wrinkle in Time for a complete version of this text.

Read the excerpt from Chapter 7 of A Wrinkle in Time.

The man looked at Charles sharply. “I think I shall have to report you. I’m fond of children, due to the nature of my work and I don’t like to get them in trouble, but rather than run the risk myself of reprocessing I must report you.”

“Maybe that’s a good idea,” Charles said. “Who do you report us to?”

“To whom do I report you.”

“Well, to whom then. I’m not on the second-grade level. "

What inference can be made based on the details in the excerpt?


The man is making fun of the way Charles speaks.

The man is concerned about the children’s safety and wants to help.

The man is worried he will be punished for talking with the children.

The man is furious with Charles for asking questions.

Answer 1

Answer: Its the second option hes afraid he will get in trouble for talking with the children because in the passage if you look very closly at this line in the passage that states :I think I shall have to report you. I’m fond of children, due to the nature of my work and I don’t like to get them in trouble, but rather than run the risk myself of reprocessing I must report you.” This whole part is saying hey if i don't say anything i will risk myself of getting into trouble and that is the least i should do so i shoukd tell on you

Explanation: read it carefully and analyze it slow and steady