Question

Read the excerpt and identify the tone towards Dr. Dussel.

As I have the unusual good fortune to share my bedroom alas, a small one with His Lordship, and as I'm generally considered to be the most badly behaved of the three young people, I have a lot to put up with and have to pretend to be deaf in order to escape the old, much-repeated tickings-off and warnings.
A. Annoyed
B. Sarcastic
C. Frustrated
D. Respectful

Answer 1

The tone towards Dr. Dussel is sarcastic, as demonstrated by mocking the 'good fortune' of sharing a room with Dr. Dussel and the need to 'pretend to be deaf' to escape criticism.

Step-by-step explanation:

The tone towards Dr. Dussel in the excerpt suggests annoyance or sarcasm. The phrase 'I have the unusual good fortune' is likely sarcastic, given that it is followed by a description of sharing a 'small' bedroom with someone dubbed 'His Lordship', which seems to mock the other individual's self-importance. Additionally, the mention of being considered the 'most badly behaved' and having to 'pretend to be deaf' to avoid criticism shows a tone of exasperation. Overall, the tone leans towards sarcasm (B), as it hints at a mocking sentiment toward Dr. Dussel by pairing supposed 'good fortune' with clear negative experiences.