Question

read this sentence from paragraph 47.
the three wishes of the kind and contented ditcher freed him from want to the end of his days.
the word contented comes from the latin word continere, meaning \to contain.\ what does contented mean as it is used in this sentence?
friendly
generous
satisfied
thankful

Explanation:

The word "contented" in this context means satisfied. The sentence describes the ditcher as "kind and contented," and the fact that his wishes freed him from want implies that he was satisfied with his life. "Friendly" (about being amicable) and "generous" (about giving) don't fit the context related to being free from want. "Thankful" (expressing gratitude) is not as directly related to the state of being free from want as "satisfied" is.

Answer:

C. Satisfied