Question 8 • MO-English Language Arts 9 B-CR
The general responds with a pleasant, teasing remark: “what a righteous young man you are!” That suggests he is amused by the accusation rather than genuinely apologetic or nervous. Although a trace of anger briefly appears in his eyes, it lasts only a second and does not dominate his response. The best choice is that the general is amused.
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