Question

has two parts. read the sentence. then answer part a and part b.
the hauteur of the princess was considered acceptable by her royal servants, who were accustomed to being rudely dismissed by their powerful rulers.
part a
what does the word hauteur mean as it is used in the sentence?

1. glamour
2. perfection
3. seriousness
4. superiority

part b
which phrase from the sentence supports the correct answer from part a?

1. \of the princess\
2. \considered acceptable\
3. \being rudely dismissed\
4. \powerful rulers\

Explanation:

Part A

To determine the meaning of "hauteur", analyze the context. The servants are accustomed to "rude dismissal" by "powerful rulers". "Hauteur" relates to a ruler's attitude. "Glamour" (1) is about attractiveness, "perfection" (2) is flawlessness, "seriousness" (3) is solemnity, and "superiority" (4) fits a ruler's sense of being above others, matching the context of royal servants' experience with powerful rulers.

To support the answer from Part A, find the phrase that shows the servants' experience with rulers' attitudes. "Being rudely dismissed" (3) shows how rulers (like the princess) act with a sense of superiority, matching the meaning of "hauteur". Other phrases don't relate to the ruler's superior attitude.

Answer:

1. superiority

Part B