Question

An Enemy of the People.
"But I am entitled to request most emphatically that all arrangements shall be made in a businesslike manner, through the proper channels, and shall be dealt with by the legally constituted authorities. I can allow no going behind our backs by any roundabout means." (Peter Stockman)
A. Peter hates his brother outright
B. Peter is afraid that Hovstad will take over his position concerning the Baths
C. Peter is obviously a lawyer
D. Peter is insecure and afraid that he is losing control of the Baths

Answer 1

@DaBoss123 @ilikephysics2 @lvasquev462 @CliffSedge

Answer 2

which do you think it is?

Answer 3

?

Answer 4

C ?

Answer 5

nope

Answer 6

wait yes it is C

Answer 7

Haha it can be B though

Answer 8

D?

Answer 9

C is correct though im sure

Answer 10

Oh my

Answer 11

Wait . . I'm confused lol

Answer 12

Its C

Answer 13

What's the question?

Answer 14

n Enemy of the People.
"But I am entitled to request most emphatically that all arrangements shall be made in a businesslike manner, through the proper channels, and shall be dealt with by the legally constituted authorities. I can allow no going behind our backs by any roundabout means." (Peter Stockman)
A. Peter hates his brother outright
B. Peter is afraid that Hovstad will take over his position concerning the Baths
C. Peter is obviously a lawyer
D. Peter is insecure and afraid that he is losing control of the Baths

Answer 15

But its already been answered . . Thanks though

Answer 16

I saw all that, but there is still no question provided (i.e. no sentence ending with a question mark). I have to assume that it means to select the likely unstated meaning of the passage, but there really isn't enough context.
I can make a guess based on the tone of "I can allow no going behind our backs by any roundabout means." that the speaker is insecure - leading to option (D).
It also mentions fear, as does option (B), but option (B) mentions another character's name, Hovstad, that isn't mentioned anywhere in the passage.
There is no logical justification for either (A) or (C).

Answer 17

@Cosmoogirl - are you sure you've received the correct answer and understand why it is correct?

Answer 18

No i'm still not sure . . My 1st guess was D which made the most since to me

Answer 19

I meant C

Answer 20

I don't see anything in that passage that makes it *obvious* that Peter is a lawyer. That claim is logically unjustifiable.
There is no mention in the passage of a brother or a character named, Hovstad, and it isn't said who Peter is talking to at all.
Certain key words, such as "emphatically" and "no going behind our backs" elicit a tone of fear and/or insecurity. I don't know what 'the Baths' are, but what in particular Peter is talking about here isn't relevant to the overall meaning.