Based on the excerpt, the most logical inference to make is that Seth's father is very grateful to Jeb’s family. This is suggested by Seth giving the open can of peas to Jeb's mother, indicating a gesture of goodwill or appreciation. The other options do not have enough evidence or clarity in the text to support them as valid inferences.
Read the excerpt from "A Friend in Need."
Two weeks later Jeb ran all the way home from school. He was out of breath by the time he reached the kitchen, but grinned as he handed his mother an open tin of peas. “My lands, what on earth do you have here?” she asked.
Jeb’s grin grew even bigger as he explained, “Seth’s pa got a job as an inspector at the cannery! One of his tasks is to open a can each day to assure good quality, but the company can’t use the cans he inspects. They told him he could take those open cans home, and he wanted you to have the first one.”
Based on this excerpt, what inference can be made?
Seth's father does not like canned peas.
Seth's father took home more than one can of peas.
Seth's father is very grateful to Jeb’s family.
Seth's father does not like his job at the cannery.
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