Based on the passage and the context provided, it can be inferred that Mr. Reynolds is genuinely sad because someone besides Tyrone bought the turtle. His expression of misery and the mention of a "better offer" suggest that he may have had a sentimental attachment to the turtle and did not want to disappoint Tyrone, despite the financial incentive to sell it to someone else. This perspective aligns with the emotional tone conveyed in the text.
Read the passage from “Three Legs, Thirty Dollars.”
"I had to, Tyrone," he explained, miserably, his wrinkled face looking older somehow. His dark brown eyes were sad, as he said, "I got a better offer, like I told you I might.”
Given what happens in the story, what can you infer about Mr. Reynolds in this scene?
Three Legs, Thirty Dollars
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Mr. Reynolds is only pretending to be sad, because he knows he sold the turtle to Tyrone’s mother.
Mr. Reynolds is only pretending to be sad, because he knows he sold the turtle to Tyrone’s mother. - no response given
Mr. Reynolds did not want to sell Tyrone the turtle, because he doesn’t think Tyrone can take care of it.
Mr. Reynolds did not want to sell Tyrone the turtle, because he doesn’t think Tyrone can take care of it. - no response given
Mr. Reynolds did not really want to sell Lawrence, but had to because of the money offered.
Mr. Reynolds did not really want to sell Lawrence, but had to because of the money offered. - incorrect
Mr. Reynolds is genuinely sad because someone besides Tyrone bought the turtle.
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