Question

"ACCIDENT AT GREENSTON NUCLEAR PLANT, No Danger to Community, Officials Say."

Every time that headline from yesterday's Los Angeles News flashed into her mind, Margarita-Maggie-Cruz griped the steering wheel of her VW more
tightly and assured herself that she was doing the right thing. It wasn't as if she were in danger from the Greenston plant in the desert hundreds of miles
away, but those headlines had been the convincing factor in her decision. Yes, it was the right thing to do, and hour after hour as she drove north of Los
Angeles, she had felt more and more competent and more secure. Until now.
For the last hour she had been so intent on the changing countryside that she forgot to buy gas. The gauge said empty. She drove on, dreading the moment
when the motor would draw on the last drop of gasoline and give up. She was driving on a narrow country road lined with tall eucalyptus trees and nothing
else. Then in a clearing on the left side of the road, she saw a battered old sign with faded red letters: G-A-S. No, it wasn't a mirage; it was more like a
miracle. With a grateful sigh she turned into the run-down station, bumping over broken concrete and coming to a stop by one of two pumps.
A weary-looking old man in grease-spotted overalls appeared beside her. "Fill 'er up?"
"Is it cheaper if I pump it myself?" It didn't look as if he'd take a credit card and she was low on cash.
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Select the correct answer.
excerpt from A Good Place for Maggie
by Ofelia Dumas Lachtman
Which statement best expresses an inference that can be made about Maggie's character?
O A. Maggie worked at the Greenston Nuclear Plant.
OB.
O C.
O D.
This is Maggie's first time taking a trip like this on her own.
Maggie enjoys living in the city of Los Angeles.
This is Maggie's first time being away from her friends.
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Answer 1

Maggie is safety-conscious, resourceful, and budget-aware according to the excerpt provided.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that best expresses an inference that can be made about Maggie's character from the given excerpt is that Maggie is concerned about safety and is proactive. This is evident from her decision to leave Los Angeles after hearing about the accident at the Greenston Nuclear Plant. The text also suggests that Maggie is resourceful and focused, as indicated by her assurance that she is doing the right thing and her attention to the countryside, which made her forget to buy gas. Lastly, the interaction at the gas station shows Maggie is budget-conscious, as she inquires about the price difference for self-service.