Question

4. Which detail(s) from the text best supports the inference that all marriages of the late 19th

Answer 1

Answer:

B) "She was young, with a fair, calm face, whose lines bespoke repression and even a certain strength" (para

8).

E) "There was a feverish triumph in her eyes, and she carried herself unwittingly like a goddess of Victory"

(para. 23).

Explanation:

The detail(s) from the text that best supports the inference that all marriages of the late 19th century, even happy ones, were somewhat oppressive is option B and E.

This is because, based on the story, Louise is sad that her husband has died but she is relieved that she would no longer be oppressed and is now truly free.