Question

Fill in the blank with a suitable option:
It can be inferred that Sir Thomas is ___________.

• A. Lady Bertram's son
• B. Lady Bertram's husband
• C. A boarder at Mansfield
• D. A relative of the Grants
• E. A friend of Lady Bertram

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Lady Bertram's husband

Option B, Sir Thomas being Lady Bertram's husband, is the most probable answer. Her proximity with him has led to her epistolary development. She is aware of his activities and duties and correspondence, making it probably that they are married to each other. The statements of options A,C,D and E are not supported by any evidence in the text. Thus, they are incorrect.