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Read paragraph 3 from The Admirable Crichton.

LADY MARY (facing him bravely). Don’t treat me as a child. I have got to know the worst, and to face it. Crichton, the truth.
What does the dialogue tell you about Crichton and Lady Mary?

A.
Crichton is trying to protect Lady Mary.

B.
Crichton believes Lady Mary is unconcerned with the situation.

C.
Crichton wishes Lady Mary were not present on the island.

D.
Crichton thinks very highly of Lady Mary.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
A.

Lady Mary’s line “Don’t treat me as a child” shows Crichton has been behaving protectively/paternalistically toward her, trying to shield her from the truth.