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Extract:
NATALYA: (deciding) Very well, then; let it be as you wish. Have some lunch, Ivan Vassilevitch.
LOMOV: I really don't know... (Wants to decline but goes towards the door) I think I'd better have a little... My head aches. (Exit.)
NATALYA: (following him) You'll feel better after lunch. (Calling) Dunyasha, lay the table in the sitting-room! (Exit after LOMOV.)
(The Proposal)
Question (i)
Which of the following best describes Natalya's attitude towards Lomov's request in this extract?
- (a) Angry
- (b) Indifferent
- (c) Agreeable
- (d) Sad
Answer:
Answer as written by the student:
(c) Agreeable
Step-by-Step explanation:
- In this extract, Natalya shows the following attitude:
- 🅰️ Angry: Natalya doesn't seem to be angry while talking to Lomov.
- 🅱️ Indifferent: Natalya isn't indifferent, as she is actively engaging with Lomov.
- 🆑 Agreeable: Natalya decides to accept Lomov's request and even suggests him to have lunch, which shows her agreeable attitude.
- 🅳️ Sad: There's no sign of sadness in Natalya's response.
- So, the correct answer is: C. Agreeable 😊
Question (ii)
Why does Lomov decide to have lunch, despite initially not wanting to? Answer in about 40 words.
Answer:
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