Read the following sentences from “The Destructors”: The new recruit had been with the gang since the beginning of the summer holidays, and there were possibilities about his brooding silence that all recognized. He never wasted a word even to tell his name until that was required of him by the rules. When he said “Trevor” it was a statement of a fact, not as it would have been with the others a statement of shame or defiance.

Question

Read the following sentences from “The Destructors”: The new recruit had been with the gang since the beginning of the summer holidays, and there were possibilities about his brooding silence that all recognized. He never wasted a word even to tell his name until that was required of him by the rules. When he said “Trevor” it was a statement of a fact, not as it would have been with the others a statement of shame or defiance.

Using information about Trevor in these sentences, the reader can most likely conclude that
A. he is a newcomer to town
B. he feels pressured to join the gang
C. he purposely chooses to remain distant
D. he is embarrassed about his personal situation

Answer 1

C. he purposely chooses to remain distant

Answer 2

C. he purposely chooses to remain distant.

Answer 3

The reader can most likely conclude that option C, Trevor purposely chooses to remain distant, is the correct answer based on the information in the sentences. The passage mentions that Trevor is silent and doesn't waste words, indicating that he prefers to keep to himself and does not feel the need to engage in unnecessary conversation. Additionally, the sentences state that when Trevor finally does speak, it is a simple statement of his name, without any shame or defiance. This suggests that Trevor is not trying to hide his identity or feel embarrassed about his personal situation. Instead, his silence and brooding nature likely indicate a deliberate choice to distance himself from the others in the gang.