Question

According to the old woman, the young visitors were responsible for the act of

• A. patriotism
• B. mockery
• C. suspicion
• D. stupidity

Hint:

When stems reference a prior question's scene, keep the narrative continuity in mind.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Link with earlier item.
She was visited "to insult" her; hence their act amounts to mockery.

Step 2: Eliminate others.
Patriotism/suspicion/stupidity don't match the context.

Step 3: Conclusion.
(B) mockery.