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A critic claims that the detective in the story is cautious.

Which quotation from the story best supports the critic's claim?

  1. A. "She read the letter three times, checked the postmark against the calendar, and only then allowed herself a theory."Correct
  2. B. "She wore a grey coat and carried a black umbrella."
  3. C. "She had joined the force in 1921."
  4. D. "She lived alone with a cat named Bram."

Answer: A. "She read the letter three times, checked the postmark against the calendar, and only then allowed herself a theory."

Checking everything before forming a theory.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. "She wore a grey coat and carried a black umbrella."
Clothing.
C. "She had joined the force in 1921."
Career date.
D. "She lived alone with a cat named Bram."
Home life.

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