Read the excerpt from "The Storyteller.”"You don’t seem to be a success as a storyteller,” said the bachelor suddenly from his corner.The aunt bristled in instant defense at this unexpected attack."It’s a very difficult thing to tell stories that children can both understand and appreciate,” she said stiffly."I don’t agree with you,” said the bachelor."Perhaps you would like to tell them a story,” was the aunt’s retort."Tell us a story,” demanded the bigger of the small girls."Once upon a time,”
Answer
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The aunt wants the bachelor to tell a good story, but he does not.
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The bachelor fears that the children will not like his story, but they do.
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The bigger girl does not expect the bachelor to tell a story, but he does.
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The aunt does not expect the bachelor to tell a story, but he does.
Explanation
The aunt’s remark, “Perhaps you would like to tell them a story,” is a retort to the bachelor’s criticism, suggesting she does not expect him to take her up on it. But he begins, “Once upon a time,” and starts telling a story. So the best choice is that the aunt does not expect him to tell a story, but he does.
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