Question

read paragraph 1.
(1) \at about twelve oclock, the combined army was arranged and drawn up in two lines extending more than a mile in length. the americans were drawn up in a line on the right side of the road, and the french occupied the left. at the head of the former, the great american commander george washington, mounted on his noble courser, took his station, attended by his aides. at the head of the latter was posted the excellent count rochambeau and his suite. the french troops, in complete uniform, displayed a martial and noble appearance; their bands of music, of which the timbrel formed a part, is a delightful novelty, and produced while marching to the ground a most enchanting effect.
which phrase best defines the meaning of the word suite as used in the paragraph?
a. set of music compositions often tied by theme and in the same key
b. grouping of rooms occupied as a unit
c. personal staff accompanying an official who is on official business
d. set of matched furniture

Explanation:

The paragraph describes military commanders (George Washington and Count Rochambeau) with their attendants. The context of "at the head of the latter was posted... his suite" parallels "attended by his aides" for Washington. This indicates that "suite" here refers to a group of people (staff) accompanying an official (Count Rochambeau in this case, as he is an official military leader). Options A (related to music), B (related to rooms), and D (related to furniture) are out - of - context as the paragraph is about a military scene with people.

Answer:

C. personal staff accompanying an official who is on official business