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What is implied in this sentence from Mark Twain's "The £1,000,000 Bank-Note"? I was puzzled, and wanted to discuss the matter a little further, but they didn't; so I took my leave, feeling hurt and insulted to be made the butt of what was apparently some kind of a practical joke, and yet obliged to put up with it, not being in circumstances to resent affronts from rich and strong folk.

A. Rich Londoners would frequently hand out gifts to poor people.

B. Rich people often enjoyed testing their wits against poorer folks.

C. Poor people were expected to tolerate any ridicule made by the rich.

D. Londoners loved playing practical jokes on their friends.

E. Americans were more tolerant of ridicule than the English.

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Lucas Peters

28 February, 11:56

Select the correct answer.

What is implied in this sentence from Mark Twain's "The £1,000,000 Bank-Note"? I was puzzled, and wanted to discuss the matter a little further, but they didn't; so I took my leave, feeling hurt and insulted to be made the butt of what was apparently some kind of a practical joke, and yet obliged to put up with it, not being in circumstances to resent affronts from rich and strong folk.

A. Rich Londoners would frequently hand out gifts to poor people.

B. Rich people often enjoyed testing their wits against poorer folks.

C. Poor people were expected to tolerate any ridicule made by the rich.

D. Londoners loved playing practical jokes on their friends.

E. Americans were more tolerant of ridicule than the English.

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Ali Carney · Answer 1

Answer: B is the correct answer from my knowledge but i am not really sure i hope i was correct

Gaige Mayer · Answer 2

Answer: C. Poor people were expected to tolerate any ridicule made by the rich.

Explanation:

Henry makes it clear that he understands that the two rich gentlemen are making fun of him, using him for their own amusement and ridiculing him by doing so. However, he realizes that them being rich and him being poor means that there's not much he can do about it because he's expected to accept the situation without any complaints.