Question

Based on the following description of the Nun, which word BEST describes her?

At meat her manners were well taught withal; / No morsel from her lips did she let fall, / Nor dipped her fingers in the sauce too deep; / But she could carry a morsel up and keep / The smallest drop from falling on her breast. / For courtliness she had a special zest,

A.ill-tempered
B.awkward
C.ambitious
D.tender-hearted

To me, non of the answers make sense with the given statement, but I think the answer may be C or D, I really don't know, though. The help is appreciated :)

Answer 1

I agree with you that none of those descriptions make sense. That passage is describing meticulous eating habits, refined manners, etc.

Be sure to let your teacher know that this is a bad question ... or that the question is fine, but the answer choices are not good.

Answer 2

So which answer should I chose? I think I might go with B because she is a nun trying act as refined as those of the Court, I guess that makes her ambitious

Answer 3

C is about as close as you're going to get, I think!

Answer 4

Oh, I meant C for ambitious. Thanks!

Answer 5

You're welcome!