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California State University, Northridge
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ENGL 355 | Writing About Literature
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2024
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Inferences Worksheet Directions: Read each passage and then respond to the questions. Each question will ask you to make a logical inference based on textual details. Explain your answer by referencing the text. "Gus, I need to see you in my office," said Mr. Matthews. Gus nervously shut the door to Mr. Matthews' office behind him and took a seat. Mr. Matthews' office was so high up that Gus had to angle his chair awkwardly so that he wasn't staring out the window. Mr. Matthews pointed his finger at Gus and began talking, "You have been fitting in great over here, and that's one of the most important things you can do in this company." Gus let out a sigh of relief. Mr. Matthews continued speaking. "Gus, I want to invite you on a company trip. We will be taking a private jet to Colorado." Gus's eyes widened and his heart began thumping rapidly. "Wow, Mr. Matthews! I don't know what to say," Gus replied honestly. Mr. Matthews continued, "Then we will be climbing up a mountain to a private cabin." Gus loosened his tie a bit a gulped. He was hoping that it would be over but Mr. Matthews continued, "After completing some team building activities, we will take a hot air balloon ride over the mountains!" Gus's heart was now pounding so hard that he was worried that Mr. Matthews might see it thumping through his shirt. He was sweating excessively. Mr. Matthews slapped him on the shoulder, "So what do you say Gus?" Gus did not know what to say. 1. Why does the view from Mr. Matthews' office make Gus uncomfortable? _______________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ 2. How do you know this? _______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ 3. How does Gus really feel about his boss's invitation? Why does he feel this way? _________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ 4. How do you know this? ______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Why is Gus reluctant to tell Mr. Matthews how he truly feels? ________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ 6. How do you know this? ______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________