Use the excerpt from the “How Nellie Bly went undercover to expose abuse of the mentally ill” article to answer the question.

Question

Which of the following would be a valid inference about Jules Verne from the excerpt?

(1 point)
Responses

Jules Verne enjoyed traveling around the world.
Jules Verne enjoyed traveling around the world.

Jules Verne was a popular author.
Jules Verne was a popular author.

Jules Verne and Nellie Bly were friends.
Jules Verne and Nellie Bly were friends.

Jules Verne’s character Phineas Fogg was based on Bly.

Answer 1

Based on the options provided, the valid inference about Jules Verne from the excerpt would be:

Jules Verne was a popular author.

This inference can generally be made since the context often refers to Verne in relation to his literary work and impact, though further context from the excerpt would be necessary to confirm specific details.