Question

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Read this sentence from “The Gift of the Magi” and answer the question.

When Della reached home her intoxication gave way a little to prudence and reason.

Based on the context of the sentence, which statement best describes how Della felt?

like she should abandon her normally guarded feelings
as though she had been invited to a fashionable gathering
as though she could burst with celebratory laughter
like she must surrender to her more cautious feelings

Answer 1

Answer: like she must surrender to her more cautious feelings

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the context of the sentence, the statement that best describes how Della felt is that "like she must surrender to her more cautious feelings".

When Della got home, her intoxication brought about l prudence and reason as she lighted the gas after getting out of curling irons and then went to work.