Question

Mrs. Deverells reaction to the remarks quoted in lines 32-33 suggests that she thinks that these remarks

• A. Contain an implicit criticism
• B. Mischaracterize the new family
• C. Are a poor attempt at humor
• D. Stem from an old grudge
• E. Insult the memory of her husband

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Contain an implicit criticism

Mrs. Deverell was quite vulnerable to the remarks of her old friends and assumed that these remarks were a criticism of her behavior and herself. This is further supported by the fact that she had to be extra careful to recognize everyone on street of her old neighborhood whenever she went to visit because otherwise her friends thought she was 'putting on airs'. Thus A is the best answer in the given context.