Question

When Pip returns home for Mrs. Joe's funeral, he's surprised by


A. the outpouring of support for Joe.

B. the state of his childhood home.

C. his feelings of tenderness toward Mrs. Joe.

D. Biddy's sweet caretaking of him.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C.

After his sister's funer, Pip is surprised by how sad he is because of her death.  Mrs. Joe's is the first death Pip has to deal with in his entire adult life and affected him much more than he though it would.