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

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.

Answer 1

Based on the information provided in the excerpt and the options given, a valid inference about Jules Verne would be:

Jules Verne was a popular author.

This inference can be made as his works, including adventure novels, gained wide recognition and readership during his time, which suggests that he was indeed a popular author. The other options lack evidence or are not directly supported by the context implied in the excerpt.