Use the excerpt from the “How Nellie Bly went undercover to expose abuse of the mentally ill” article to answer the question. Which of the following would be a valid inference about Jules Verne from the excerpt? (1 point) Responses Jules Verne was a popular author. Jules Verne was a popular author. Jules Verne enjoyed traveling around the world. Jules Verne enjoyed traveling around the world. Jules Verne and Nellie Bly were friends. Jules Verne and Nellie Bly were friends. Jules Verne’s character Phineas Fogg was based on Bly. Jules Verne’s character Phineas Fogg was based on Bly.

Answer 1

Based on the information provided, the valid inference about Jules Verne would be: Jules Verne was a popular author.

The other options either require specific information that is not mentioned or cannot be inferred directly from a general context about Bly or Verne.