Question

Multiple Choice Question
In paragraph 3 of the excerpt, Miriam recognizes that her father "knew how hateful all the world of women were and despised them." In paragraph 4, she says that her father "never included her with them" but goes on to explain that there are exceptions to this.

What do Miriam's thoughts reveal about her father's character?

A.
They reveal that he is an ambiguous character with traits that seem to be contradictory.

B.
They reveal that he is an absurd character whose actions are to be ignored.

C.
They reveal that he is a harsh critic of everyone other than himself.

D.
They reveal that he is physically close to, yet emotionally disconnected from, his wife and daughters.

Answer 1

A. They reveal that he is an ambiguous character with traits that seem to be contradictory.

Explanation: He supposedly "despised" all women yet "never included" Miriam — and even then there are exceptions — which shows conflicting attitudes rather than absurdity, universal self-exemption, or explicitly physical/emotional distance.