Question

Mrs. Peters, in her submission to authority, comes across as (naive, timid, slow- witted) . Mrs. Hale, on the other hand,(boldly, arrogantly, eagerly) resists authority and speaks her mind.

Answer 1

First answer: timid.

Second answer: boldly.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the first answer, the word timid means: shy, coy, reserved. That is to say, Mrs. Peters, in dealing with authority figures, behaves in a reserved and coy manner.

In the second answer, the word boldly means: confidently, assertively, strongly. That is to say, Mrs. Hale, when dealing with authority figures, she behaves in a strong, confident, and assertive manner, so much so that she does not fear speaking her mind.