Question

what can the reader infer from the way the townspeople and the train conductor act toward george?

• 1 point
• they do not think george is capable of traveling alone
• george has to leave town because of his familys finances
• moving to the city is an important rite of passage for young adults
• when people move away from their small towns, they never return

Explanation:

This is an inference question about literary text behavior. The correct option is the only one that directly relates to what can be deduced from how the townspeople and conductor act toward George: their actions imply they doubt his ability to travel alone. The other options either state unrelated facts about George's departure cause, a general cultural idea, or an unsubstantiated claim, none of which come from the specific behavior described.

Answer:

A. They do not think George is capable of traveling alone