Question

question 8 8 / 8 read this passage from the article: seward just had to have it for the united states. plenty of people questioned why he would want to buy what seemed to be a useless chunk of ice. they called the deal sewards folly. in this passage, the word folly means _______. a. a wise idea or act b. a silly idea or act c. an expensive idea or act d. an affordable idea or act

Explanation:

The context shows people thought buying what seemed a useless chunk of ice was a bad - idea. "Folly" means a silly or unwise act.

Answer:

B. a silly idea or act