Question

Clara quickly tidied the sick-room, ensuring that her patient had everything he needed to speed his recovery. Blankets were folded neatly at the foot of the bed. The curtains were closed, and David’s medicine was stored neatly on the bedside table.

What inferences can be made about the setting, based on the descriptive details in the passage? Check all that apply.

The setting is dim.
The setting is appealing.
The setting is clean.
The setting is organized.
The setting is cold.
The setting is a barn.

Answer 1

Check these that apply:

- The setting is dim. — Yes. (Closed curtains imply reduced light.)
- The setting is appealing. — No. (No description of attractiveness or pleasantness.)
- The setting is clean. — Yes. (Clara “tidied” and folded blankets, implying cleanliness.)
- The setting is organized. — Yes. (Items are stored “neatly,” showing organization.)
- The setting is cold. — No. (No evidence about temperature.)
- The setting is a barn. — No. (Called a “sick-room,” which implies an indoor bedroom or similar space, not a barn.)