Question

The lady had now brought the water, which the soldier drank. He thanked her ceremoniously, bowed to her husband and rode away. An hour later, after nightfall, he re-passed the plantation, going northward in the direction from which he had come. He was a Federal scout.
Based on the excerpt, which is the most reasonable plot prediction?
Farquhar may unknowingly walk into a trap.
Farquhar will pursue the soldier from the North.
Farquhar and the soldier may engage in an altercation.
Farquhar and his wife will forget about the soldier.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D

Answer 2

Farquhar and his wife will forget about the soldier. That answer makes the most sense. they wouldnt have helped him just to pursue him or have him fall into a trap.