Question

Select the correct answer. Read this excerpt from Alice in Wonderland by Alice Gerstenberg. Which statement is true about Gryphon and Mock Turtle? MOCK TURTLE: When we were little, we went to school in the sea. The master was an old Turtle—we used to call him tortoise— ALICE: Why did you call him Tortoise, if he wasn’t one? MOCK TURTLE: We called him Tortoise because he taught us; really you are very dull. GRYPHON: You ought to be ashamed of yourself for asking such a simple question. Drive on, old fellow! Don’t be all day about it! MOCK TURTLE: Yes, we went to school in the sea, tho’ you mayn’t believe it— ALICE: I never said I didn’t. MOCK TURTLE: You did. GRYPHON: Hold your tongue! MOCK TURTLE: We had the best of educations—in fact, we went to school every day. A. Mock Turtle is insensitive, while Gryphon is kind. B. Both are witty and funny. C. Both are rude and self-involved. D. Gryphon is wise, while Mock Turtle is ignorant.

Answer 1

Both are rude and self-involved.

Answer: Option C.

Explanation:

In the story, "Alice in Wonderland" the character Mock turtle is shown telling Alice about the time that they had spent during their school years. During that time they were accompanied by Gryphon.

The only thing they talk about is the time they had all spent in the school and the life they had enjoyed in the past and if some one did not like the stories, they used to get angry.