Question

After the ape encounter, Alice never again fully realizes she is not in England. What might this suggest?(1 point)
Responses

A) She has developed a subconscious defense mechanism to cope with the dire situation.
A) She has developed a subconscious defense mechanism to cope with the dire situation.

B) She has suffered brain injuries.
B) She has suffered brain injuries.

C) She is simply too happy to care about their location.
C) She is simply too happy to care about their location.

D) Both A and B are possibilities.
D) Both A and B are possibilities.

Answer 1

The most appropriate response would be:

A) She has developed a subconscious defense mechanism to cope with the dire situation.

This option aligns well with the idea that Alice's inability to fully realize her location could be a way for her mind to protect itself from the distress of her circumstances. While brain injuries could also be a factor, the text implies a psychological response rather than a physical one. Therefore, "A" is the strongest choice.