Question

What information in paragraph 1 of "The Two Offers" helps the reader understand the meaning of "auspices"? Click here to read the excerpt. A) the diverse upbringings of the two women B)the embarrassing situation of Janette's mother C)Janette's devotion to her dying mother D) the variety of riches experienced by both women. ITS NOT D

Answer 1

It's A because whereas Laura Lagrange "...was the only daughter of rich and indulgent parents", Janette Alston was "...was the child of parents, rich only in goodness and affection", after Janette's father death everything went wrong with her mother and it is implied that Laura's parents were up to give her the best in material terms.