Read the following excerpt from "The Daughters of the Late Colonel":

Josephine had had a moment of absolute terror at the

cemetery, while the coffin was lowered, to think that she

and Constantia had done this thing without asking his

permission

What inference can be drawn about the characters in the story based on this

excerpt?

A. The sisters were afraid that their brother would be angry about the

funeral arrangements.

B. The sisters' father was a domineering man whom they were afraid

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C. The sisters feared that someone would discover how their father

had died

D. The sisters had gone behind their father's back to plan the funeral.

Question

Marina Donaldson

24 April, 16:59

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Answers (2)

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Rohan Cobb · Answer 1

B. The sisters' father was a domineering man whom they were afraid of

Explanation:

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Ariana · Answer 2

A. The sisters were afraid that their brother would be angry about the

funeral arrangements.