In the story "For Anne Gregory", where does the narrator first meet Anne?
Answer
At a railway station
The correct answer is At a railway station — Select the option that matches "railway station".
Step-by-step solution
- Read the opening paragraph of the story.
- Notice that the narrator describes waiting at a railway station.
- Observe that Anne Gregory is introduced while the narrator is waiting for a train.
- Select the option that matches "railway station".
Common mistake: Choosing "In a tea shop" because the later meeting occurs there.
Concept tested: Setting – place of first meeting
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