Question

Why weren't the men of the Light Brigade dismayed at making the charge?

A.They did not realize the risk they were taking.

B.Their responsibility was to do what they were told rather than evaluate the risk themselves.

C.They knew they were protected by a cannon.

D.They understood they would receive great honor for their actions.

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Answer 1

B. Their responsibility was to do what they were told rather than evaluate the risk themselves.

In the next lines, it is shown that they knew making a charge was a mistake. However, they knew better than to talk back to their commander or find the reason why they charged.