Question

which detail from passage 2 best shows the author’s opinion of vera? *
a. she speaks politely to visitors.
b. her lie includes many details.
c. her trick is described as clever but hurtful.
d. framton believes her story completely.

Explanation:

To determine the author’s opinion of Vera, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Polite speech is a behavior, not an opinion of Vera’s character.
• Option B: Detail in a lie describes the lie, not the author’s view of Vera.
• Option C: Describing her trick as “clever but hurtful” directly conveys the author’s judgment (opinion) of Vera’s actions.
• Option D: Framton’s belief reflects his perspective, not the author’s opinion of Vera.

Answer:

C. Her trick is described as clever but hurtful.