Question

Describe how Mrs. Bowles responds to Montag reading the poem. Question 12 options: a) She breaks down and begins crying uncontrollably. b) She becomes angry with Montag for making Mrs. Phelps cry. c) She agrees with Mildred when Mildred calls Montag a monster. d) She is intrigued by the poem, and wants Montag to read more.

Answer 1

She becomes angry with Montag for making Mrs. Phelps cry.

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Answer 2

b) She becomes angry with Montag for making Mrs. Phelps cry.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is the best way to describe how Mrs. Bowles responded to Montag readig the poem. Montag is clearly upset at the two women for what he perceives is their complete lack of care about life and the world. Upset, he decides to read a poem to them. When he is done, Mrs. Phelps is crying uncontrollably, although she does not know why. Mrs. Bowles, on her part, becomes very angry at Montag for causing this problem.