Question

In "The tall woman and her short husband," Mrs. Tall can be described as _________.


A. Violent and angry
B. Reserved and sincere
C. Sad and lonely
D. Happy and outgoing

Answer 1

Answer:

"The tall woman and her short husband" is a brief story about a contrasting couple although inseparable at the same time, connected by strong ties; the story is set in China's Cultural Revolution where prejudice athwart diversity played a big role in the construction of a new society.

Since Mrs. Tall is depicted by people as “dried up and scrawny" resembling an "unvarnished ping-pong bat", the option that best fits that description would be (C.) Sad and lonely.

Explanation:

Answer 2

1 A

2 D

3 A

4 C

5 B

6 A

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