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 didn’t 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?
○ doubtful
○ strange
○ pensive
○ irrational

Explanation:

In the context of the excerpt, "queer" is used to describe a state of being that is out of the ordinary. "Strange" also means something that is not normal or familiar. "Doubtful" implies uncertainty, "pensive" means thoughtful or reflective, and "irrational" means lacking reason. Since the description "as if she didn't know what she was going to do next" suggests an unusual or odd state, "strange" is the closest in meaning.

Answer:

strange