Question

Read the passage below from “A Retrieved Reformation.”

At a quarter past seven on the next morning Jimmy stood in the warden's outer office. He had on a suit of the villainously fitting, ready-made clothes and a pair of the stiff, squeaky shoes that the state furnishes to its discharged compulsory guests.

What can the reader infer by the author’s use of the word “villainous” to describe the fit of Jimmy’s clothes?


The author is implying that the outfit makes Jimmy look like a villain.


The author is implying the degree to which Jimmy’s clothing does not fit him.


The author uses the word “villainous” to suggest that the clothing is well-suited for a criminal like Jimmy.


The author uses the word “villainous” to foreshadow Jimmy’s return to crime.

Answer 1

Yuuuuup Answer Correct

Answer 2

the answer is most probably

'The author uses the word “villainous” to suggest that the clothing is well-suited for a criminal like Jimmy.'

But since the passage does not properly describe jimmy more, there's a chance the answer could also be

'The author uses the word “villainous” to foreshadow Jimmy’s return to crime.'

There you go! :D