Question

the following text is from rudolfo anayas 1972 novel bless me, ultima. two of the narrators adult brothers have decided to move away from home. another brother has decided not to accompany them.
in the morning león and eugene were gone, but andrew remained. they had talked long into the night, and finally he had given up the idea of going with them. i think he did not like to follow their ways, and he wanted to please my mother.
as used in the text, what does the word \follow\ most nearly mean?
a justify
b imitate
c mention
d restore

Explanation:

In the context, Andrew didn't go with Leon and Eugene. The phrase “follow their ways” implies doing things as they do. “Imitate” means to copy or do the same as someone else. “Justify” (to prove right), “mention” (to refer to), and “restore” (to bring back) don't fit the context of doing things in the same manner as others.

Answer:

B. Imitate