Question

The question in lines 39-40 (had . . . him ) suggests that Cecil fears that Mr. Beebe will.

• A. Detect the lack of originality in his thinking
• B. Consider him to be vain
• C. Tell Lucy of his inappropriate remark
• D. Distrust him as a confidant
• E. Attempt to block his engagement to Lucy

Answer 1

The correct option is B Consider him to be vain

The line "he was a star and that Lucy was soaring up to reach him" indicates that the Cecil in the sentence thinks of himself as better than Lucy- which is a sign of vanity. Though this is the meaning that might have been conveyed to Mr. Beebe by Cecil's use of metaphors, it is not what Cecil actually meant. So, he fears that Mr. Beebe will consider him to be vain. Thus B is the answer.