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Bev was coming toward them, then, her red mouth set in a bright, calculating smile. She ignored Millicent and sailed up to Herb.

"Why waste your time with gophers?" she caroled gaily. "Their tongues are tied, but completely."

Herb managed a parting shot. "But that one keeps such an attractive silence."

—"Initiation,"
Sylvia Plath

Based on the passage, what inferences can be made about the characters? Check all that apply.

Bev is attracted to Herb.
Bev is a jealous person who dislikes female competition.
Millicent looks like a gopher.
Herb thinks that Millicent is attractive.
Herb prefers women who are shy.

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Answer:

A B & D

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Answer:

Inferences that can be made about the characters from the given passage are:Bev is attracted to Herb.Herb thinks that Millicent is attractive.

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