Smith was a traditionally minded boss. He was no- nonsense, spoke his mind, and was generally respected by
the guys at work. He had never hired a woman in the
factory before, but then Dana O'Brien showed up with a
great résumé. When he told the guys about Dana and saw
the looks on their faces, he wondered whether he had
made a mistake.
What can best be inferred from the passage?
A. Smith worries that O'Brien will intimidate her male colleagues.
B. Smith feels regretful that he has had to hire a female employee.
C. Smith is concerned the male employees will treat O'Brien badly.
D. Smith does not feel that women are qualified for factory work.