Based on the details in the passage, the most supported inference about Annie is that she is a confident and brave person. Her willingness to acknowledge the crowd with a positive attitude and her statement that she will see them shortly suggest that she is not backing down from the challenge ahead, indicating confidence and bravery.
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excerpt from Queen of the Falls by Chris Van Allsburg
Fred Truesdale and his assistant, Billy Holleran, put the barrel in Fred's boat. They helped Annie aboard, and as they rowed out into the river, the reporters and spectators cheered and called out, "Good luck, Mrs. Taylor!" She stood in the boat and waved. "I will not say goodbye," she told them, "for I know I will see you all shortly." Then Annie sat back down and adjusted her long black skirt, smiling politely at Fred and Billy.
Question
Based on the details in the passage, what can you infer about Annie?
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She is uncomfortable riding in the rowboat.
She is uncomfortable riding in the rowboat.
She is a confident and brave person.
She is a confident and brave person.
She is disappointed in the size of the crowd.
She is disappointed in the size of the crowd.
She does not fully trust Fred and Billy.
She does not fully trust Fred and Billy.
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