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Read the passage below from “A Retrieved Reformation.”

"Isn't that young lady Polly Simpson?" asked Jimmy, with specious guile.


"Naw," said the boy. "She's Annabel Adams. Her pa owns this bank. What'd you come to Elmore for? Is that a gold watch chain? I'm going to get a bulldog. Got any more dimes?"


What inference can the reader make about Jimmy’s character based on the passage above? Select all that apply.


He recognizes Annabel.

He has bribed the boy.

He is well-mannered.

He is dishonest.

(multiple choice)

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The first choice, he recognizes Annabel.
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