Question

He walked down the gallery and across the narrow “bridges” which connected the Lebrun cottages one with the other. He had been seated before the door of the main house. The parrot and the mockingbird were the property of Madame Lebrun, and they had the right to make all the noise they wished. Mr Pontellier had the privilege of quitting their society when they ceased to be entertaining. What is the correct meaning of the word “privilege” based on its usage in the excerpt? liberty obligation disadvantage assignment

Answer 1

a) Liberty

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Answer 2

I believe the correct answer is the first option - liberty.
In this context, the word privilege has the same meaning as the word liberty. Both of the words mean that Mr Pontellier was allowed to do as he pleased with the birds, even leave them be if he is not satisfied with their entertainment.