Question

Choose the best paraphrase for the following line from the story:
“In an instant he had reached the extremity of the niche, and finding his progress arrested
by the rock, stood stupidly bewildered.”
a. He emptied the glass of wine and realized that he had drunk too much.
b. He felt stupid when he reached the end of the tunnel and did not know where to go.
c. He wanted to sit down but had to stand until he reached the end.
d. He was confused when he reached the far end and saw that a rock wall blocked his path.

Answer 1

d. He was confused when he reached the far end and saw that a rock wall blocked his path.