Question

Use the paragraph to answer the question.

SCENE I.—Michael wipes his sweat-drenched face with an old rag for what feels like the thousandth time this morning. The porch fan is on its highest setting, but it does nothing to relieve the air of its heavy, stickiness. The glass of cool lemonade he had poured in the kitchen is dripping condensation onto the old, brown wicker table. He rises from the rocking chair as he sees a bright red car pull into the driveway.

Which inference can be made about the setting?

(1 point)

There is a storm coming.

There is a heat wave.

The scene takes place in a kitchen.

The scene takes place in the middle of the night.

Answer 1

There is a heat wave.

Evidence: Michael is sweat-drenched, the porch fan is on its highest setting but the air is heavy and sticky, and a cold glass is dripping condensation — all indicate very hot, humid weather.