Final answer:
The line "I am the very model of a modern major general" is from the comic opera 'The Pirates of Penzance', making option B) The Pirates of Penzance the correct answer.
Step-by-step explanation:
The character who boasts "I am the very model of a modern major general" is from the comic opera The Pirates of Penzance. This line is part of the famous patter song delivered by the character Major General Stanley. The correct answer to the question is B) The Pirates of Penzance.
This opera was composed by Arthur Sullivan with a libretto by W.S. Gilbert, and it is known for its humorous take on Victorian society and its whimsical approach to the opera genre. It premiered in New York City in 1879 and has since become a staple in the world of operatic comedy.