The question above is incomplete, the options attached to the question are listed below:
A) The walk from prison to scaffolding
grew farther over the years as the town expanded.
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B) The walk from prison to scaffolding seemed a long and treacherous journey to
Hester.</span>
C) The walk from prison to scaffolding was short, but the onlookers were a
violent crowd.
D) The walk from prison to scaffolding was both emotionally and physically
painful for Hester.
ANSWER
The correct option is B.
What the passage given above is saying is that, the distance from the prison door to the market place is not far, but the shame that Hester experienced as a result of those who thronged to see her makes the journey a long one for her.
He's assuring Parliament that his new policy will consist of nothing less than "to wage war, by sea, land, and air."
I believe the answer is A. I went over details about this play 2 years ago and I remember that in the movie and script, Juliet had expressed herself outloud on her balcony not knowing that Romeo had been listening and was rather hesitant with him after learning that he was there watching her because now he knew about her feelings but she did not yet know about his or whether or not he meant all of his "sweet-talking" words. In fact he had to reassure his love for her several times after.
