Question

What is Austen telling her niece about Mr. J. P. in this passage?

A Mr. J.P. has more schooling than Fanny's brothers, but
he is still idle, while they have found jobs.
B Going to college shows that Mr.J. P. is smart and that
he works harder than Fanny's brothers do.
C Even though he is ill. Mr. J. P. is smarter than Fanny's
brothers.
D Fanny's brothers are ill, so Fanny should not compare
them with Mr. J. P.

Answer 1

B Going to college shows that Mr.J. P. is smart and that

he works harder than Fanny's brothers do.

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Answer 2

The right option is B "Going to college shows that Mr. J. P. is smart and that he works harder than Fanny’s brothers do."