Question

read the excerpt from part one of trifles
hale. well, she looked queer.
county attorney. how do you mean-queer?
hale. well, as if she didnt know what she was going to do next. and kind of done up
which word has a meaning similar to queer as it is used in this excerpt?
o doubtful
o strange
o pensive
o irrational

Explanation:

In the context, "queer" is used to describe a state where someone seems off - in this case, as if she didn't know what to do next. "Strange" has a similar connotation of something being out of the ordinary or not as expected. "Doubtful" implies uncertainty in a more hesitant or skeptical sense (like doubting a fact). "Pensive" means being deep in thought. "Irrational" means lacking reason. Since the description is about an unusual or odd appearance (in terms of demeanor), "strange" fits best.

Answer:

strange