Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:…
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Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
"Uncle" said Luke to the old Sean "You seem to be wellfed, though I know no one looks after you. Nor have I seen you leave your residence at any time. Tell me how you manage it?"
"Because" Sean replied, "I have a good feed every night at Emperor's orchard. After dark, I go there myself and pick out enough fruits to last a fortnight." Luke proposed to accompany his uncle to the orchard. Though reluctant because of Luke's habit of euphoric exhibition of extreme excitement, Sean agreed to take him along. At the orchard while Sean hurriedly collected the fruits and left, Luke on the other hand, at the sight of unlimited supply of fruits was excited and lifted his voice which brought Emperor's men immediately to his side. They seized him and mistook him as the sole cause of damage to the orchard. Although Luke reiterated that he was a bird of passage, they pounded him mercilessly before setting him free.
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
- A.
Lack of self control had put Luke into trouble.
- B.
Luke did not take good care of his uncle.
- C.
Luke had a habit of speaking loudly.
- D.
Orchards are meant for the public.
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Correct answer: A
To determine the correct inference, let's break down the passage and evaluate each option based on the text provided.
Passage Analysis
The Conflict: Luke accompanied Sean to the Emperor's orchard. Upon seeing the "unlimited supply of fruits," Luke became extremely excited.
The Cause of Trouble: Because of his "habit of euphoric exhibition of extreme excitement," Luke "lifted his voice."
The Result: His loud, excited behavior attracted the Emperor's men, leading to his capture and beating.