Question

What does the wife think her husband is doing in “The Wife's Lament”? A. suffering great sadness B. hurrying home to her C. having great adventures D. living in comfort

Answer 1

The wife in "The Wife's Lament" thinks her husband is A. suffering great sadness.
He was forced to leave her and the town he was living in, although it is not explained why this is the case. His wife is devastated, and believes that he is in great pain because he had to abandon her. This is why she wants to go and find him, in order to be with him again.

Answer 2

The wife in "The Wife's Lament" thinks that her husband is suffering a great sadness. The answer is A. Suffering great sadness