Question

"I don't need to see the inside, Mrs. Henderson, I can tell . . ." But the dress was over my head and my arms were stuck in the sleeves. Momma said, "That'll do. See here, Sister Flowers, I French-seams around the armholes." Through the cloth film, I saw the shadow approach. "That makes it last longer. Children these days would bust out of sheet-metal clothes. They so rough."

"That is a very good job, Mrs. Henderson. You should be proud. You can put your dress back on, Marguerite."
—I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,
Maya Angelou



What inference can be made about Mrs. Flowers based on what she says to Mrs. Henderson?
A.Mrs. Flowers is aware of how other people feel.
B.Mrs. Flowers is not impressed by Mrs. Henderson’s work.
C.Mrs. Flowers is interested in learning how to sew.
D.Mrs. Flowers is jealous when other people are proud.

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Just did it

Answer 2

The inference that can be made based on this excerpt is A. Mrs. Flowers is aware of how other people feel.

It shows that Mrs. Flowers thought ahead by considering not only children's behavior in general--"Children these days would bust out of sheet-metal clothes. They so rough."--but also what Mrs. Henderson would expect to avoid problems with the dress. Because of her awareness of others' feelings, she knew what to do before she was even asked.