Question

From the Reeds' maid Miss Abbot's words, "Yes, if [Jane] were a nice, pretty child, one might compassionate her forlornness; but one really cannot care for such a little toad as that," the reader can infer that Miss Abbot is someone who

A) challenges the ideas of her time.

B) believes that outside appearances reflect a person's character.

C) dislikes all children.

D) has compassion for people who experience misfortune.

Answer 1

d