ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

AMERICAN LITERATURE

ELIZABETHAN ERA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What promise did Augustine’s sudden death prevent him from fulfilling?
A
Freeing his slaves
B
Relearning to pray
C
Overcoming his alcoholism
D
Reuniting Tom with Aunt Chole
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Clare, Augustine’s twin brother, is his complete opposite – fully believing in a hierarchical, aristocratic society and in the right of the slave owner to control his slaves completely using as much brute force as necessary. Alfred argues that aristocratic societies are no different than societies with slavery.

Detailed explanation-2: -Two years have passed; Tom has learned from the Bible to be content with what he has, and he has become closer to Eva. While the family and servants are at the St. Clare summer house on Lake Pontchartrain, Eva tells Tom she will die soon, and he realizes she is growing pale and thin.

Detailed explanation-3: -Clare dies and Marie inherits his property.

Detailed explanation-4: -Summary: Chapter XXIII Clare’s brother Alfred visits with his son, Henrique. Eva and Henrique enjoy playing together, but, one day, Henrique strikes his slave, Dodo, because he has allowed Henrique’s horse to get dusty. Eva reacts with sadness, asking Henrique how he could act so wickedly.

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