Question

Read the following paragraphs from "Saboteur." Mr. Chiu and his bride were having lunch in the square before Muju Train Station. On the (1 point)Mr. Chiu and his bride were having lunch in the square before Muju Train Station. On the table between them were two bottles of soda spewing out brown foam and two paper boxes of rice and sautéed cucumber and pork . . . The rice and the cucumber tasted good, and Mr. Chiu was eating unhurriedly. His sallow face showed exhaustion. He was glad that the honeymoon was finally over and that he and his bride were heading back for Harbin. During the two weeks' vacation, he had been worried about his liver, because three months ago he had suffered from acute hepatitis; he was afraid he might have a relapse. But he had had no severe symptoms, despite his liver being still big and tender. On the whole he was pleased with his health, which could endure even the strain of a honeymoon; indeed, he was on the course of recovery. After reading these paragraphs, the reader can most likely conclude that Mr. Chiu is frequently distracted by concerns for his own health. is overwhelmed with happiness and love for his new bride. is disappointed that he must soon return to his scholarly work. normally takes an optimistic view of his own life and situation.

Answer 1

As a reader, the only thing I can conclude after reading this excerpt is that Mr. Chiu is frequently distracted by concerns for his own health. As this part of the story goes, I didn't see warm feelings between the couple, or the happiness they share due to their honeymoon. The only stressed thing in this excerpt is the main character's state of health and how he feels relieved because the honeymoon comes to an end.