Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for Anne’s sudden distress when she meets the narrator at the village library?
Answer
She is afraid she will be forced to leave the village
The correct answer is She is afraid she will be forced to leave the village — Hence option 4 is the correct answer.
Step-by-step solution
- Identify the reasons mentioned in the story: (1) her reputation is challenged, (2) she thinks narrator is a rival, (3) concern that her mother will discover her poetry.
- Check each option against these reasons.
- Option 4 (fear of leaving the village) is not mentioned.
- Hence option 4 is the correct answer.
Common mistake: Confusing the reasons about reputation and rivalry with an unrelated fear
Concept tested: Identifying text details
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