Question

question 2 of 5
read this excerpt from \everyday use\:

in the winter i wear flannel nightgowns to bed and overalls
during the day. i can kill and clean a hog as mercilessly as
a man.

based on this excerpt, what can the reader infer about the
narrator’s character?

a. that she is strong and hardworking
b. that she is mean and unforgiving
c. that she is soft - spoken and sweet
d. that she is abusive to her daughters

Explanation:

The narrator's ability to "kill and clean a hog as mercilessly as a man" implies strength. Wearing practical clothing (flannel nightgowns and overalls) suggests a focus on functionality and likely hard - working nature. There is no indication of being mean (B), soft - spoken (C), or abusive (D) in the given text.

Answer:

A. That she is strong and hardworking