Question

The last sentence serves to illustrate which of the following about Lady Bertram?

• A. She has found something to write about.
• B. She is spreading malicious rumors.
• C. She is concerned about the news she is sending.
• D. She is unaware of Fanny's feelings.
• E. She is worried about her niece.

Answer 1

The correct option is A She has found something to write about.

Option A is the correct answer. Lady Bertram writes to her niece saying that she has news, indicates that she has new content to write about. Whether she is spreading anything malicious or her considerations about her content or her niece's feelings is not explicit. But what is sure is her new found piece of news. Therefore, options B,C,D and E are incorrect.