Question

The author has the Earl of Lincoln mention the French wars in order to-

• A. reveal Lacy's new profession.
• B. foreshadow a military death.
• C. elucidate the causes of the conflict.
• D. explain a system of privilege.
• E. home in on a national debate.

Answer 1

The correct option is A reveal Lacy's new profession.

Earl of Lincoln mentions that Lacy has been appointed as the "Chief colonel of all those companies Muster'd in London and the shires about to serve His Highness in those wars of France. See where he comes." So, as we can notice, the French wars is mentioned in order to refer to Lacy's new job. Option A is the answer.