Read the excerpt from Hemingway’s A Farewell to Arms.The major asked me to have a drink with him and two other officers. We drank rum and it was very friendly. Outside it was getting dark. I asked what time the attack was to be and they said as soon as it was dark.The casual behavior of the characters during a difficult time demonstrates Hemingway’s belief that a hero should
Answer
A
exhibit grace under pressure.
B
recognize the meaninglessness of life.
C
have a mentor to follow.
D
learn from his mistakes.
Explanation
The officers remain calm and friendly while preparing for an attack, even as darkness falls and danger approaches. Their casual behavior in a stressful situation shows composure under pressure, which matches “exhibit grace under pressure.”
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