relatives. It was only two blocks away from Laura's home, but it might as well have been a
different planet. As they talked over their lunch, Laura learned about the boy's life. She herself
had not had an easy childhood, but what she heard shocked her.…
What commentary does Jackson make about the boy’s situation?
A. He finds the boy's living conditions extremely bad.
B. He considers the boy's relatives unsupportive.
C. He thinks living in the boy's hotel would be exciting.
D. He considers the boy's situation ordinary.
1 answer
A. He finds the boy's living conditions extremely bad.
This option best reflects the commentary Jackson makes about the boy's situation. The description of the welfare hotel and the boy's circumstances suggests a life of hardship and struggle, indicating that Jackson views the boy's living conditions as unfavorable.
