Ms. Smith: I am upset that my son’s entire class lost two days of rece

Competition Mode Question

Ms. Smith: I am upset that my son’s entire class lost two days of recess because some of the children were throwing raisins in the cafeteria. He was not throwing raisins, and it was clear to everyone just who the culprits were.

Principal: I’m sorry you’re upset, Ms. Smith, but your son’s situation is like being caught in a traffic jam caused by an accident. People who aren’t involved in the accident nevertheless have to suffer by sitting there in the middle of it.

If the principal is speaking sincerely, then it can be inferred from what the principal says that the principal believes that


(A) many children were throwing raisins in the cafeteria

(B) Ms. Smith’s son might not have thrown raisins in the cafeteria

(C) After an accident the resulting traffic jams are generally caused by police activity.

(D) Ms. Smith’s son know who it was that threw raisins in the cafeteria

(E) Losing two days of recess will deter future disruptions.
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