If a character sneaks into the kitchen after bedtime, what can you infer about their mood or role?

• A. They may be curious or hungry; acting secretly.
• B. They are curious.
• C. They are hungry.
• D. They are bored.

Answer: (A)

Reading a character’s actions to infer mood or motive. When someone sneaks into the kitchen after bedtime, the secretive nature of the behavior shows they’re trying to stay unnoticed. That usually points to two common motives: curiosity (wanting to explore or peek without being seen) or hunger (needing food and choosing a quiet moment to get it). The secrecy is key, so it’s not just a simple mood like boredom. Therefore, the best inference is that they may be curious or hungry and are acting secretly.