The attitude of the local residents to the unearthed remains of dead Romans was one of __________.
A
total apathy
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B
confusion and unease
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C
trepidition
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D
momentary interest
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E
revulsion
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Solution
The correct option is D momentary interest The last sentence of the second para shows that the boys on the street of Casterbridge spent a moment to gaze at the place where soldiers were buried whenever they passed by. Hence, our answer D is correct.