Question

The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.

Part A
Which inference is best supported by Selection 2?
A. Randall has a suspicious nature.
B. Randall can be careless and irresponsible.
C. Randall expects much of his employees.
D. Randall cares about his store’s reputation.
Part B
Which quotation from Selection 2 best supports the answer to Part A?
A. “A month ago, his accountant had reminded him that he was required to perform an inventory at the end of the year.” (paragraph 2)
B. “Then, with just a week to go, Miguel, Randall’s assistant, decided he needed time off to study for his finals.” (paragraph 2)
C. “On a sudden inspiration, he set up a few of the new security cameras around the store, and then left for the night.” (paragraph 5)
D. “And perhaps more importantly, what would people think of a security business that couldn’t prevent a break-in at its own site?” (paragraph 9)

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Answer 1

Part A: D. Randall cares about his store’s reputation.

Part B: D. “And perhaps more importantly, what would people think of a security business that couldn’t prevent a break-in at its own site?” (paragraph 9) — this line directly shows he’s worried about how the business appears to customers.