Question

Hich statement about Pauline is most supported by the events in the passage?

a) She thinks she is more important than other people.
b) She has been friends with Joan her entire life.
c) She rarely spends time on the East coast.
d) She works in the fashion industry.

Answer 1

The correct answer is option d. Pauline's involvement in the fashion industry is most supported by the passage, as indicated by her designing work and arrangements to be a regular designer.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement most supported by the events in the passage about Pauline is that she works in the fashion industry. Throughout the passages, there are several references to her involvement with designing, mentioning draping various fabrics, working on a scheme for Madame's customer, and having waxen figures to test out her designs. Moreover, she considers the possibility of doing serious work in Paris and has made arrangements to be a regular designer for Madame.

This is further validated by her thoughts on making arrangements with Madame which 'drove a very shrewd bargain' indicating her professional engagement in the fashion industry. Hence, the correct option, well-supported by the text, is that she works in the fashion industry (d).