Question

From the definitions below, select the best definition for the word afflicted as it is used in this excerpt from "The Cask of Amontillado," and write it in the box. Next, write the key words from the sentence that provided a clue to the word's meaning.
It is not the engagement, but the severe cold with which I perceive you are afflicted.

Definitions:
made ready
made ill
desiring
greeted

Answer 1

help plz

Answer 2

:-(

Answer 3

The key to cracking this question is to look at the context clues.

By looking at this sentence, I would say that the answer is "made ill" because it is discussing that the address of this sentence is sick. It talks about "severe cold."