Question

jack raced to his car, flung the door open, and started it hurriedly. he glanced at the clock and felt his stomach sink when he saw the time. he drove to work as quickly as he could. what can we infer about the character jack? jack is mean to others. jack is a neat and tidy person. jack is late for something.

Explanation:

The text shows Jack's hurried actions (raced to car, started it hurriedly, drove quickly) and his reaction (stomach sank) when seeing the time. These indicate he is in a rush due to being late. There is no mention of him being mean or neat and tidy.

Answer:

Jack is late for something.