Question

What does the author imply by the terms "it must be confessed that she made but a modest figure" (line 13106)?

• A. Catherine was trim and fit.
• B. Catherine was unaware of her talent.
• C. Catherine was unlikely to brag.
• D. Catherine was a talented dancer.
• E. Catherine was just an average dancer.

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

Catherine was just an average dancer.

The use of the word 'modest,' here, implies moderate or passable. Therefore, it is correct to she that Catherine was just an average dancer. So, E is our answer.