Question

Which sentence provides the best analysis of a story's setting? A. Given that the story was written during the late Victorian period, Mrs. Wolsey is justified in her surprise that Mr. Swanson is hatless. B. One evening, Mrs. Wolsey happens upon Mr. Swanson standing next to a vegetable cart and is shocked that he has forgotten his hat. C. Although not a requirement, wearing a hat in public in the late 19th century was considered the bare minimum of etiquette. D. Mrs. Wolsey is rarely surprised by the antics of the gentlemen in her life, so her reaction to Mr. Swanson is out of character for her.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Given that the story was written during the late Victorian period, Mrs. Wolsey is justified in her surprise that Mr. Swanson is hatless

Explanation:

This sentence is focused on one story in particular. In the story, there is someone called Mrs Wolsey and , this woman got surpised when she saw a man , called Mr Swanson , not wearing a hat. A XXI reader might wonder why the woman got surprised and the answer comes from the setting of the story: in Victorian Times not wearing a hat was scandalous.

Answer 2

C. Although not a requirement, wearing a hat in public in the late 19th century was considered the bare minimum of etiquette.

In the 19th and 20th century, Americans were very notorious about rough behavior and inappropriate manner, proper etiquette is in the utmost issue. One of this etiquette was the so-called "Hatiquette". This is an etiquette which tells men when to remove and put on their hats. When in public, hats are put on, while when indoors, hats are removed.