Set 1: Inferences (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: B

PASSAGE

Harriet Tubman made approximately 13 rescue missions to free enslaved people via the Underground Railroad. She often carried a pistol—not primarily for protection from slave catchers, she later explained, but to threaten any fugitives who got scared and wanted to turn back, as their return could jeopardize the entire network.

What does the passage suggest about Tubman's leadership?

A. She never faced resistance from those she was helping.

B. She understood that group security sometimes required difficult measures.✓ Correct

C. The Underground Railroad faced no significant dangers.

D. She prioritized individual comfort over collective safety.

Detailed Explanation

This question asks you to draw a logical conclusion from the text. The pistol to prevent turnbacks that would 'jeopardize the entire network' = prioritizing collective security. A valid inference must be supported by evidence in the passage, even if not stated directly. Look for clues in the text that strongly suggest the answer. Avoid conclusions that require assumptions beyond what's written. Valid inferences are strongly supported by multiple pieces of evidence in the text. Be cautious of choices that go too far beyond what the passage actually states. The best inference is the one most directly supported by textual evidence.

Key Evidence:

• "threaten any fugitives who got scared"

• "their return could jeopardize the entire network"

Why others are wrong: A (Scared fugitives wanting to turn back = resistance.), C ('Jeopardize the network' implies danger.), D (She prioritized network (collective) safety.).

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