Read the following passage from The Grapes of Wrath and answer the question that follows.

Question

He wore an old black suit coat, stained and spotted, the sleeves torn loose from the shoulders in back, and ragged holes worn through at the elbows. His black hat was as stained as his coat and the band, torn half free, flopped up and down as he walked.

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the character in this passage?

A.
The man could not do laundry.

B.
The man was poor.

C.
The man could not sew.

D.
The man was tired.

Answer 1

B. The man was poor.