Question

Read the excerpt below and answer the question.

The ladies, who in vain had implored Gualtieri to see that Griselda remained in another room, or to lend her one of the dresses that had been hers, so that she would not cut such a sorry figure in front of his guests, took their seats at table and addressed themselves to the meal. All eyes were fixed upon the girl, and everyone said that Gualtieri had made a good exchange. But Griselda praised her as warmly as anyone present, speaking no less admiringly of her little brother.

Which option identifies an inference one could draw about the ladies based upon the information in the excerpt?

They place a high value on material possessions.
They have no respect for Gualtieri's wishes.
They think Gualtieri is wise to test his wife.
They pity both of the women in Gualtieri's life.

Answer 1

They pity both of the women in Gualtieri's life.

Answer 2

This excerpt is from Griselda’s Tale, a European Folklore written by Giovanni Boccaccio. Griselda was married to Gualtieri and her patience and obiedience were severely tested when her children were taken away from her to be killed. Gualtieri did not kill them however, but kept them in another town. When Griselda’s daughter was 12 years old Gualtieri brought her back and presented her to Griselda as his new bride. When Griselda did not object to this he revealed the daughter to the mother and restored her role as a wife and mother.

Question: Which option identifies an inference one could draw about the ladies based upon the information in the excerpt?

Answer: A. They place a high value on material possessions.