The author most likely quotes Mrs. Deverells friends in lines 14-16 in order to

Voice a concern

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Dismiss a belief

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Illustrate an attitude

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Cite an authority

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Mock an undertaking

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Solution

The correct option is B Illustrate an attitude
The author quotes Mrs. Deverell's friends to illustrate their changed perception and attitude with regard to Mrs. Deverell. It is from these quotes that we know how her friends' attitude has changed towards her. Thus C is the best answer.

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