The reader can infer Jack likely wants to be called Merridew because:
A)He hates the name jack.
B)He wants to be seen as an authority figure.
C)It is a custom in England for the oldest boy to be referred to by his last name.
D)There are several other kids named Jack on the island, and he doesn't want to confuse people

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question: which statement best describes a similarity in purpose between the frames and excerpt?

answer: both inform the reader that faryad and liaqat were not given the chance to tell their version of events at the police station

explanation: so as you see they were told to leave before they could tell there story

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