Question

(Scene 3) Colonel Mustard: It's Mr. Boddy? What a scoundrel!!

a) Colonel Mustard praises Mr. Boddy
b) Colonel Mustard criticizes Mr. Boddy
c) Colonel Mustard is surprised by Mr. Boddy
d) Colonel Mustard is indifferent to Mr. Boddy

Answer 1

The correct answer is option b. Colonel Mustard criticizes Mr. Boddy by referring to him as a 'scoundrel', implying a negative sentiment.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student's question relates to a character's reaction to another character within a narrative context. Given the provided text, which includes various scenarios involving Colonel Mustard and other characters, your task is to analyze the sentiment expressed by Colonel Mustard towards Mr. Boddy in Scene 3.

In the scene mentioned, Colonel Mustard refers to Mr. Boddy as a 'scoundrel', which indicates disapproval. Therefore, the correct answer to the student’s question is:

• Colonel Mustard criticizes Mr. Boddy

By calling Mr. Boddy a 'scoundrel', Colonel Mustard shows a clear negative sentiment towards him, which is critical rather than indifferent, surprised, or praiseworthy.