Question

The phrase "the place is apparently coining money" (line 43810) is meant to imply

• A. the farm is presently engaged in illegal activities
• B. the farm is profitable
• C. the investment is unnecessary
• D. the farm serves as a bank for the local people
• E. Lincolnshire is a profitable place to live

Answer 1

The correct option is B the farm is profitable

In the last few lines of the passage, Mr. Keeble is building up the conversation and giving reasons to support the idea of him and his lending money to a 'her'- probably their daughter. He does this to persuade his wife and one of the reasons he gives is "the place is apparently coining money". In this context, 'coining money' implies that the place that is the farm is profitable. Option B is the only option that befits this context.