Question

Based on Danglars’s reaction, the reader can infer the following implicit meaning:

Danglars is sharing a secret with Morrel.
Danglars speaks highly of Dantès to Morrel.
Danglars is embarrassed about his behavior.
Danglars believes that Dantès should have given him the letter.

Answer 1

Only (4) is supported.

- (4) Danglars believes that Dantès should have given him the letter — supported. Danglars’s reaction (jealousy, resentment, or a tone of complaint) implies he expected to benefit from whatever favor or promotion Dantès received and thinks he was wronged when Dantès got it instead.

- (1) Danglars is sharing a secret with Morrel — not supported. A reaction that shows bitterness or envy doesn’t mean he’s confiding a secret; there’s no clear evidence of intimate disclosure.

- (2) Danglars speaks highly of Dantès to Morrel — not supported. His reaction is more likely outward politeness or concealed resentment, not genuine praise.

- (3) Danglars is embarrassed about his behavior — not supported. The reaction indicates irritation or envy rather than shame; embarrassment would show remorse or awkwardness, which isn’t implied.