Question 18

Healy is a known Irish family or clan.

The passage indicates that each family on Inis Mor has its own signature knitting pattern, which is used to identify them. Since the Healy pattern is specifically mentioned as being an interesting combination of twists and braids, it can be inferred that Healy is indeed a recognized family or clan on the island.

A) Bicycles are the primary mode of transportation on the island.

This statement cannot be confirmed as correct because the passage only mentions that the narrator rented bicycles to tour the island. There is no evidence to suggest that bicycles are the primary mode of transportation for everyone on Inis Mor.

B) Eva is fluent in the Gaelic language.

This option is incorrect as the passage notes that when someone asked for directions to The Worm Hole, the person only spoke Gaelic. There is no indication that Eva understands or speaks the language, making this inference unfounded.

C) Healy is a known Irish family or clan.

The passage supports this statement by discussing the Healy pattern and its relation to family identification through knitting. The reference to the Healy pattern implies that this is indeed a recognized family or clan on Inis Mor.

D) The Worm Hole is a rock formation that resembles a serpent.

While the passage describes The Worm Hole as a rock formation that fills with waves and looks like it houses a terrible serpent, it does not explicitly state that it resembles a serpent. Therefore, this statement may be misleading and not a definitive inference from the text.

Conclusion

The correct answer, C, is supported by the details in the passage regarding the unique knitting patterns associated with families on Inis Mor, specifically mentioning the Healy pattern. The other options either lack sufficient evidence or misinterpret the information provided, demonstrating that they do not accurately reflect the content of the passage.