Question

question 2 of 10
read this passage:
the creek he knew was frozen clear to the bottom, no
creek could contain water in that arctic winter, but he knew
also that there were springs that bubbled out from the
hillsides and ran along under the snow and on top the ice
of the creek. he knew that the coldest snaps never froze
these springs, and he knew likewise their danger. they
were traps. they hid pools of water under the snow that
might be three inches deep, or three feet. sometimes a
skin of ice half an inch thick covered them, and in turn was
covered by the snow. sometimes there were alternate
layers of water and ice - skin, so that when one broke
through he kept on breaking through for a while,
sometimes wetting himself to the waist.
what can you infer based on this passage from \to build a fire\?
a. he was about to send the dog out over the ice.
b. he knew that the springs below the creek never froze.
c. he had heard of people falling through the ice.
d. he came upon a creek that was mostly frozen.

Explanation:

The passage clearly states, "he knew that the coldest snaps never froze these springs". This directly supports option B. Option A is not mentioned in the passage. Option C is an assumption not based on the text. Option D is incorrect as the passage says the creek was frozen clear to the bottom, not mostly frozen.

Answer:

B. He knew that the springs below the creek never froze.