Question

"These women mystified Mariam. They made her aware of her own lowliness, her plain looks, her lack of aspirations, her ignorance of so many things."

A) Inspired
B) Confused
C) Empowered
D) Enlightened

Answer 1

The women described in the passage make Mariam feel lowly and aware of her shortcomings.

Step-by-step explanation:

The given passage describes how the presence of certain women made Mariam feel inadequate and aware of her shortcomings. The women in question seem to have a certain power that mystifies Mariam, making her feel lowly and ignorant. Based on this description, the most appropriate answer to the question is B) Confused.