Question

Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow.

“She had consented to go away, to leave her home. Was that wise? She tried to weigh each side of the question.”

1. Who does ‘she’ refer to in the lines quoted above?
2. What was her dilemma?
3. How would her leaving have an impact on Stores?
4. How was Miss Gavan’s attitude towards her?
5. How would people at the Stores judge her?
6. Which word can be a good synonym for ‘consented’
   1. requested
   2. collected
   3. complained
   4. agreed

Answer 1

1. Because she is abandoning the security of her home and job to run away with a man. She worries that others might view her decision as reckless and unwise, particularly since her place at work would be easily replaced.
2. would be filled by advertisement, implying that the company would quickly find a replacement for her, making her feel replaceable and undervalued.
3. she values security and stability, as evidenced by her concerns about having shelter, food, and familiar surroundings. At the same time, she is apprehensive about how her actions might be perceived by others and the impact on her reputation. This shows that she places importance on societal approval and the opinions of her peers.
4. judge her harshly. The text suggests they might view her as a fool for running away with a man, indicating they would not be supportive or understanding of her decision but rather critical and judgmental.
5. Gossipy and judgmental
6. agreed