Question

in \a visit of charity,\ what comparison does marian use to describe the womens room?

a. like a forgotten church
b. like a prisoners cell
c. like a robbers cave
d. like a strict schoolroom

Explanation:

Analyze the setting description

Using the Short Story Analysis knowledge point
In Eudora Welty's short story "A Visit of Charity," the protagonist Marian visits a home for elderly women. When she enters the room of the two old women, the narrator describes her perception of the space: "It was a cold, musty smell. There was no fireplace, only a small gas heater... It was like being caught in a robber's cave, just before one was murdered."

Evaluate the options

Using the Short Story Analysis knowledge point

• Option A ("Like a forgotten church") is not mentioned in the text.
• Option B ("Like a prisoner's cell") is incorrect, although the room is cramped and dark.
• Option C ("Like a robber's cave") directly matches the simile used by Welty to describe Marian's impression of the room.
• Option D ("Like a strict schoolroom") is incorrect.

Answer:

• A. Like a forgotten church
• B. Like a prisoner's cell
• C. Like a robber's cave (Correct answer)
• D. Like a strict schoolroom