Question

The accident seemed to paralyze the faculties of those who saw it happen. It was not the builders or the older persons present who spoke first, but small, dark-eyed, Clara.

"Get mother, and go for the doctor, quick!" Clara commanded unexpectedly and without hesitation.

—”Clara Barton’s Childhood”

Which detail in the passage supports the inference that Clara was usually quiet?

“small, dark-eyed Clara”
“Get mother, and go for the doctor, quick!”
“It was not the builders or the older persons present.”
“Clara commanded unexpectedly and without hesitation.”

Answer 1

“Clara commanded unexpectedly and without hesitation.”

Explanation: The word "unexpectedly" implies her speaking out was unusual, supporting the inference that she was usually quiet.