Use the excerpt from the “How Nellie Bly went undercover to expose abuse of the mentally ill” article to answer the question.

Question

Which of the following would be a valid inference about Jules Verne from the excerpt?

(1 point)
Responses

Jules Verne’s character Phineas Fogg was based on Bly.
Jules Verne’s character Phineas Fogg was based on Bly.

Jules Verne and Nellie Bly were friends.
Jules Verne and Nellie Bly were friends.

Jules Verne was a popular author.
Jules Verne was a popular author.

Jules Verne enjoyed traveling around the wo

Answer 1

Based on the excerpt from the article, the valid inference about Jules Verne would be:

Jules Verne was a popular author.

This inference can be made if the article discusses the recognition and influence of Verne's work, particularly his adventurous themes, which align with Bly's own pursuits. The other options are not necessarily supported by inference without more context.