Question

Professor Emerson Sillerton was a thorn in the side of Newport society; and a thorn that could not be plucked out, for it grew on a venerable and venerated family tree... nothing on earth obliged Emmerson Sillerton to be an archaeologist, or indeed a professor of any sort. What was Professor Emerson Sillerton's profession?

1) Archaeologist
2) Professor
3) Doctor
4) Lawyer

Answer 1

The correct answer is option (2) Professor. Professor Emerson Sillerton's profession is a Professor.

Step-by-step explanation:

Professor Emerson Sillerton's profession can be clearly determined from the context given in the passage. It mentions that "nothing on earth obliged Emerson Sillerton to be an archaeologist, or indeed a professor of any sort." This implies that Sillerton has chosen his profession of his own volition.

While both terms are used, the use of "indeed" suggests that being a professor is the more encompassing term for his role. Therefore, the correct answer is 2) Professor.