Question

In "The Glass of Milk," the boy thinks gratefully of the woman and intends to repay her till "these thoughts of gratitude vanished with the burning of his face." From this detail, what can readers infer about the boy's intentions? A. His regret at having eaten so quickly makes him forget his intentions. B. His shame at needing charity thwarts his intentions. C. His longing for his mother makes him regret his intentions. D. His confidence that he will find work reinforces his intentions.

Answer 1

D. His confidence that he will find work reinforces his intentions.

Because the woman saved him from suffering another day of extreme hunger, he thought of paying her back when he had money. But his thoughts of gratitude vanished when he was overwhelmed with thoughts of his past. He later came to and was very happy that he was alive and will be able to find work.

Answer 2

❅ B. His shame at needing charity thwarts his intentions
❅ This occurred after he was helped by his mother from starving.