Question

Based on paragraphs 7 and 8 of the story, what can the reader infer about Patrick?

a) He thinks he can entertain the girls by styling their hair.
b) He believes he is a good babysitter.
c) He does not get along with his sister and cousin.
d) He would prefer to do as little work as possible.

Answer 1

The reader can infer that Patrick prefers to avoid effort and do as little work as possible. The correct option is d.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on paragraphs 7 and 8 of the story, the reader can infer about Patrick that he would prefer to do as little work as possible. In paragraph 7, a boy named Sammy is mentioned, who seems to be preoccupied with combing his hair rather than engaging in conversation or helping with chores. This detachment indicates a lack of interest in being proactive or helpful.

In paragraph 8, the interaction between Amy and Mr. Boldin suggests Amy's preference for pleasure-seeking and her disregard for a previously assigned task to get the braid, indicating a pattern of behavior oriented towards doing less work. Though Patrick is not explicitly mentioned in these paragraphs, inferring the behavior from surrounding characters suggests a tendency toward avoiding effort.

The correct option is d.