Question

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option that follows:
He got _________ next morning, to be sure, and had his meals _________ usual, though he ate _________ and had more, I am afraid, than his usual supply of rum, for he helped himself _________ the bar, scowling and blowing _________ his nose, and no one dared _________ cross him.

• A. Down, like, a little, out of, out, to
• B. Down, as, little, of, out, to
• C. Downstairs, as, little, out of, out of, through
• D. Downstairs, like, a little, out, of, to
• E. Down, like, a little, of, through

Hint:

For prepositions, consider the context and standard usage. Phrases like "as usual," "out of," and "to cross" are typical expressions in this context.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understand the meaning of the phrases.
- "Down" refers to going downward, which is fitting for the context of getting out of bed.
- "As usual" refers to something typical, so "as" is appropriate here.
- "Little" is the correct choice in reference to the amount of rum he had.
- "Of the bar" makes sense in context, referring to the source of the rum.
- "Out of" is appropriate here to describe the direction of his actions and "to cross him" indicates the challenge to his authority.
Therefore: The correct answer is \boxed{(B)}.