Question

In "The Story-Teller," how does the bachelor at first react to the children? A. with amusement B. with annoyance C. with delight D. with indifference

Answer 1

In The Storyteller, the bachelor is the character who is in the same carriage along with the children and their aunt. As he observes their conversation he is unable to escape it. As he observes that the aunt was unable to keep the children quiet he points out the flaws in the story, as a result of which he was challenged for better storytelling. Therefore, at first, the bachelor react with annoyance to the children.

Answer 2

In "The Story-Teller" by Saki, the bachelor at first reacts to the children with annoyance. This can be deciphered from the fact that he had a frown on his face that was changing into a scowl on hearing the limited, persistent conversation between the aunt and the three children. This facial expression depicts his disapproval and displeasure with the conversation going on between them.