Question

According to the poem, how does the author feel about her manuscript?

• A. She is thrilled to see it in print.
• B. She thinks it is too dark.
• C. She is annoyed at its childishness.
• D. She is horrified by it.
• E. She is embarrassed by its quality.

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

She is embarrassed by its quality.

The author is indeed embarrassed of her manuscript, thinking it unfit of publication, vulgar and irksome. Thus, option E is the correct answer. Options A,B,C and D are not coherent with the tone of the text and, thus, are incorrect.