Question

Read the following description of a setting for a short story and check what you can tell about the story (Mark all that

apply.).
There was no nonsense about Miss Madigan's office, In one corner was an olive drab metal
file; and on the desk was a black telephone, a note pad, and one sharp pencil. On the wall was
a district map with red and green push pins. One of the red pins was at our house, 238 Mill
Street.
O The house on Mill Street will be sold.
D Something will occur involving the narator's house
D Miss Madigan is meticulous and organized.

Answer 1

The description of Miss Madigan's office suggests that something will occur involving the narrator's house.

Step-by-step explanation:

The description of Miss Madigan's office suggests that something will occur involving the narrator's house. The red push pin on the district map at the narrator's house indicates that the house is important to the story. Additionally, the organized and meticulous nature of Miss Madigan can also be inferred from the description of her office.

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