1. Who is Lucinda Matlock addressing when she says "degenerate sons and daughters" (line 20) ?

her posterity

modern generation

cynical people

a and b

all of the above

Answer is Option D: All of the above

Explanation:

'Edgar Lee Masters' is the author of 'Lucinda Matlock'. It is story about this lady who has lived a life full of love. She was married for seventy years and raised twelve children. She has enjoyed all her life though she has also faced tragedy in her life when eight of her twelve children died before she turned sixty.

In line 20, Lucinda comments about the sorrow and lethargies of 'degenerate sons and daughters', i. e. future generations. She complains about these future generations., i. e. option D, all of the above.