Question

Which interpretation of Mrs. Deverells statement in line 1 (I never . . . place) is most fully supported by the rest of the passage?

• A. It reveals an unsatisfied longing for beauty and comfort.
• B. It suggests that Mrs. Deverell is unprepared for her new life.
• C. It illustrates Mrs. Deverells desire to impress her old friends.
• D. It hints at Mrs. Deverells increasing discomfort with her daughters career.
• E. It indicates Mrs. Deverells inability to be happy in any environment.

Answer 1

The correct option is B It suggests that Mrs. Deverell is unprepared for her new life.

The line "I never thought I would live in such a beautiful place" indicates that Mrs. Deverell had never carried the hopes of living in a grand place, she had been happy living in Volunteer Street and as such was unprepared for this new change of life and place. Thus B is the best answer.