Question

Mrs. Jennings left them earlier that usual; for she could not be easy till the Middletons and Palmers were able to grieve as much as herself; and positively refusing Elinor’s offered attendance, went out alone for the rest of the morning. What can readers infer from this excerpt?

A. Mrs. Jennings is caring and enjoys helping others.
B. Mrs. Jennings is a busy body and enjoys gossiping.
C. Mrs. Jennings needs to get home safely before night falls.
D. Mrs. Jennings needs to refuse some of her social callings so that she is less busy.

Answer 1

D. She leaves one early and refuses the other, and still goes out but alone.

Answer 2

(A.) Mrs. Jennings is caring and enjoys helping others.