"Ah, the romantic soul!”
said my parents skeptically,
worried that my business would fail,
that I was behind the times.
Based on this stanza, how do the speaker’s parents feel about her decision to pursue book publishing?
a They wish the speaker did not have such an active imagination.
b They want the speaker to build a large and successful company.
c They want the speaker to help her family through her work.
d They wish the speaker would choose a more reliable profession.
1 answer
The correct answer is:
d They wish the speaker would choose a more reliable profession.
This is indicated by their skepticism and concern that her decision to pursue book publishing may lead to failure, suggesting they prefer a more stable or reliable career path for her.
