Question

read the text. then answer the questions.
the most precious possession: an old italian
tale
by domenico vittorini
there was a time when italian traders and
explorers, finding the way to the east blocked by
the turks, turned west in their search for new lands
to trade with—a search that led them to the new
world.
in those days there lived in florence a merchant by
the name of ansaldo. he belonged to the ormanini
family, known not only for its wealth but also for
the daring and cunning of its young men. it
happened that on one of his trips in search of
9
sara
received ansaldo.
what is the meaning of the word sumptuous?
a famous
b luxurious
c secure
d wide

Explanation:

La palabra "sumptuous" significa lujoso o suntuoso. En el contexto del texto, se refiere a algo que es muy elegante y costoso.

Answer:

B. luxurious