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Read the direction from the play.

CRICHTON (wounded to the quick).
What does the phrase wounded to the quick mean?

A.
Crichton is unable to move quickly.

B.
Crichton is physically injured.

C.
Crichton’s feelings are hurt.

D.
Crichton’s words can do no harm.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
C. Crichton’s feelings are hurt.

"Wounded to the quick" means hurt deeply — "to the quick" = to the most sensitive, innermost part, so it indicates strong emotional pain rather than physical injury or inability to move.