The following passage (paragraphs 13-15) mainly shows that .
“See Colonel Sartoris. I have no taxes in Jefferson.”
“But, Miss Emily—”
“See Colonel Sartoris.” (Colonel Sartoris had been dead almost ten years.) “I have no taxes in Jefferson. Tobe!” The Negro appeared. “Show these gentlemen out.”
Answer choices for the above question
A. Emily is trying to cheat the tax system because she doesn't have enough money to pay.
B. Emily has become a recluse and does not understand that the town has changed.
C. Emily cannot find out that Colonel Sartoris has died, or she will go completely mad.
D. Emily killed Colonel Sartoris and is trying to deflect any suspicion by pretending she thinks he is alive.
1 answer
B. Emily has become a recluse and does not understand that the town has changed.