Question

Part A

Which inference can be made about Paul Andreasson in "A Harrowing Escape"?


He is a townsman who has fallen in love with the princess and wants to impress her.

He has been hired by the king and queen to protect Cornelia in case of attack.

He is a townsman siding with outside invaders to attack the castle.

He is an invader from outside the kingdom trying to capture the princess.
Question 2
Part B

Which two details from the passage best support the inference in Part A?


"Andreasson sounded like someone from the North Kingdoms, a group of barbaric countries that had been menacing the borders for years."

"She looked over her shoulder and shuddered, pretending to be afraid of pursuit."

"They would have sent one of the senior guardsmen—someone she knew and trusted."

"Cornelia…hoped that perhaps, later…she'd have a chance to escape the palace."

Answer 1

Answer: Part A:

Answer is D: He is an invader from outside the kingdom trying to capture the princess.

Part B:

The answer is A: "Andreasson sounded like someone from the North Kingdoms, a group of barbaric countries that had been menacing the borders for years."