Read the following passage from The Grapes of Wrath and answer the question that follows.
He wore an old black suit coat, stained and spotted, the sleeves torn loose from the shoulders in back, and ragged holes worn through at the elbows. His black hat was as stained as his coat and the band, torn half free, flopped up and down as he walked.
Which of the following statements most accurately describes the character in this passage?
A.
The man could not do laundry.
B.
The man was poor.
C.
The man could not sew.
D.
The man was tired.
B. The man was poor.
B. The man was poor.
To accurately describe the character in this passage, we need to analyze the details given about his appearance. The passage states that the man is wearing an old black suit coat that is stained, spotted, torn loose from the shoulders in the back, and has ragged holes worn through at the elbows. His black hat is also stained and torn half free.
Given this description, the most accurate statement about the character would be:
B. The man was poor.
The passage describes his worn-out and tattered clothing, indicating that he does not have the means to afford new or well-maintained garments. This suggests a lack of financial resources, which aligns with the idea of being poor. The other options, such as not being able to do laundry or sew, are not directly supported by the information provided in the passage.