What can the reader infer from the following passage (paragraph 7)? “Mercy on us, goodwife!" exclaimed a man in the crowd, Mis there no virtue in
woman, save what springs from a wholesome fear of the gallows?"
at
O A. Most women don't commit adultery or lie to their husbands.
O B. Women are more inclined do what is right when threatened with punishment
c. The women in the crowd spreading rumors are as bad as Hester Prynne.
O D. Hester should be sent to the gallows for her crimes.
out
w of

the narrator closes the lantern tightly so the old man is

not awakened by the bright light

explanation:

the following key ideas correctly express the key sentence.

restate key idea: most people can learn to swim in ten short lessons.

restate key idea: the majority of water-accident victims require mouth-to-mouth breathing.

restate key idea: an empty, tightly closed gallon jug will support a tired swimmer.  

restate key idea: first aid is to prevent accidents as well as assist in rescue.

explanation: the key idea needs to have the same topic as the key sentence (drowning and safety).

if this is referring to star wars, han shot first.