Question

What can the reader infer about Mr. Dombey and his wife's relationship by her reaction of surprise to his addressing her as "my dear"? A) that Mr. Dombey is usually formal and distant to his wife B) that Mr. Dombey has a passionate relationship with his wife C) that Mr. Dombey is quite sentimental and loving to his wife D) that Mr. Dombey always addresses his wife with sweet nicknames

Answer 1

The answer is A, I got this answer from "UsaTestPrep"

Answer 2

I would say A because if she is suprised that he only says dear than it would more than have to be A