Sheila Has an Exam Tomorrow, but Wants to Go Out

question 19

Multiple Choice

Sheila has an exam tomorrow, but wants to go out with her friends. Her roommate tells her that she probably should plan on getting back before midnight, but the roommate does not give any reasons to support her statement. Should Sheila regard the roommate's advice as trustworthy?

• A) Yes, the roommate has Sheila's best interests in mind.
• B) No, the roommate is not a good student herself.
• C) Yes, the roommate went to the same high school as Sheila.
• D) No, the roommate is not experienced enough to be trustworthy.

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