Jack London worked a variety of jobs from an early age, including delivering newspapers, working in a cannery, and scrubbing saloon floors. By 15, he became an oyster pirate, selling stolen oysters before switching sides to join the Fish Patrol. At 17, he joined a sealing ship bound for Japan, enduring dangerous conditions under a harsh captain.
Which inference could be made about Jack London based on this passage?
Jack London: A Gritty Journey
Responses
Jack was rebellious and dishonest, choosing illegal work whenever he could.
Jack was rebellious and dishonest, choosing illegal work whenever he could.
Jack was fearless and determined, taking on risky jobs to survive and explore.
Jack was fearless and determined, taking on risky jobs to survive and explore.
Jack was thoughtful and reserved, focusing on quiet work far from danger.
Jack was thoughtful and reserved, focusing on quiet work far from danger.
Jack was cautious and nervous, avoiding anything that seemed unsafe or new.
1 answer
Based on the passage, the most appropriate inference about Jack London is:
Jack was fearless and determined, taking on risky jobs to survive and explore.
This inference aligns with his willingness to engage in dangerous and challenging work, such as being an oyster pirate, joining the Fish Patrol, and embarking on a sealing ship under harsh conditions.
