Clarification:
I found the complete exercise online:
Which of the following is the BEST inference based on the sentences?
A. The Sons of Liberty made a great effort to find all of the hidden tea aboard the ship.
B. The Sons of Liberty intended a peaceful protest.
C. The Sons of Liberty knew their actions were criminal.
D. The Sons of Liberty knew the ship would be damaged in the raid.
Answer:
B. The Sons of Liberty intended a peaceful protest.
Explanation:
Option B is correct because The Sons of Liberty explain in the sentences that they purchased a padlock that was accidentally broken and also that they took great care of the property on the ships, which means they didn't intend to cause damage, they intended to be peaceful and what they broke was by accident.