Question

Sarah Orne Jewett’s stories display the local color of _____ in the nineteenth century.

California
the Midwest
New England
the American South

Answer 1

The correct answer is C.

"Sarah Orne Jewett’s stories display the local color of New England in the nineteenth century."

New Enlgand is region composed of six states of the northeastern United States: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

Jewett was born in Maine, and was well known for her local color works, which were set on the southern seacoast of her town.

Answer 2

I believe the correct answer from the choices listed above is the third option. Sarah Orne Jewett’s stories display the local color of New England in the nineteenth century. It is the most celebrated work of New England local color fiction. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.