Jacob Is About to Start a New Job

question 22

Multiple Choice

Jacob is about to start a new job. Given that he wants to make lots of new friends, he should choose the office that is located __________.

• A) by the vending machines
• B) in the far corner
• C) in the basement, away from the other offices
• D) at the far end of the hall

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