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Set 5: Inferences

Explanation

Answer: B

PASSAGE

The award ceremony was everything Marcus had dreamed of: the glittering stage, the applause, his name called out to thousands. Yet as he walked back to his seat clutching the trophy, he found himself thinking only of his late father, who had never believed in him.

What can be inferred about Marcus's emotional state?

A. He is completely satisfied by his achievement.
B. His success is complicated by unresolved feelings about his father.✓ Correct
C. He wishes he hadn't won the award.
D. He has forgotten about his father entirely.

Detailed Explanation

At his moment of triumph, he thinks of his father who 'never believed'—success mixed with unresolved pain.

Key Evidence:

• "thinking only of his late father"

• "who had never believed in him"

Why others are wrong: A (Thoughts turned to painful memories.), C (He still wanted the win; feelings are complex.), D (He's 'thinking only' of his father.).

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