Refer to "Zlateh the Goat" in the anthology. Part A

At the beginning of "Zlateh the Goat," what does the narrator imply about Reuven?

He is worried what the butcher will do with the goat.

He is not as successful as the rest of the townspeople.

He has not earned enough money to spend on the upcoming holiday.

He is thinking about working as something other than a furrier.
Question 2
Part B

Which excerpt from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

“New grass sprouted, and the peasants sent their cattle out to pasture.”

“For Reuven the furrier it was a bad year, and after long hesitation he decided to sell Zlateh the goat.”

“The peasants complained that because of the dry weather there would be a poor harvest of winter grain.”

“She [Zlateh]] licked Reuven's hand. She shook her small white beard."