Based Based on the stage directions at the beginning of the passage what inference can be made about the social standing of these characters

C. A Compound Sentence

Explanation:

In this section, we are provided with two independent clauses.*

- Shea hiked the trail

- Vinnie rappelled down the ravine.

A compound sentence contains multiple independent clauses. Thus, the answer is C. I hope this makes sense:)

*An independent clause is a clause that can stand on it's own as a sentence.