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Based on the excerpt, the most likely inference about Freddy's actions is:

c. She fears Ezra will get hurt.

Here's why:

• Freddy gives Ezra a rabbit's foot as a good luck charm, traditionally associated with warding off misfortune and ensuring safety.

Full Answer Section

• She describes it as being given to her by someone who drowned, implying a potential danger she wants to protect Ezra from.
• Her emotional state of crying and smiling suggests a mix of hope and concern for Ezra's well-being.

While the other options might hold some truth, they are not directly supported by the excerpt:

• A. We cannot definitively infer her desire to marry Ezra based on this single action.
• B. While she might doubt his success, the focus is on protecting him, not his ability to find Dr. Jones.
• D. There's no evidence suggesting she supports Eleanor and Dr. Jones' relationship.

Therefore, considering the context and symbolism of the rabbit's foot, c. is the most logical inference about Freddy's actions.