THE CORRECT ANSWER IS (B). THE KEY HERE IS TO NOTICE THAT THEWORDI...

The correct answer is (B). The key here is to notice that the

word

is plural. Franklin does enjoy being with friends,

choice (E), but that is only one interest, so you can rule out this

answer immediately. Information is unavailable in the excerpt to

support choice (A). Eliminate choice (C) because there is no

information to support the statement that his work is secondary

to his pleasure. Knowing Franklin as a historical figure would

indicate that this is probably untrue. He may like walking in the

gardens, choice (D); he says so but does not act as if he does, so

discard this answer. That leaves choice (B). It best characterizes

what we know about Franklin from the selection—he enjoys

those things that do not require him to do anything more than sit.