Directions: Read the passage and answer the question. One dull, dark day in autumn, I was travelling on horseback through a dreary stretch of the countryside. At nightfall, I came in sight of the…
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Directions: Read the passage and answer the question.
One dull, dark day in autumn, I was travelling on horseback through a dreary stretch of the countryside. At nightfall, I came in sight of the House of Usher. This was the house of Rodrick Usher, who had been my childhood pal. It had been umpteen years since he and I had seen each other. I lived in a distant part of the country during my childhood. However, he had recently corresponded with me telling me at length of a serious illness and a mental disturbance that was troubling him. Beleaguered by his problems, Rodrick was leading the existence of a hermit.
One dull, dark day in autumn, I was travelling on horseback through a dreary stretch of the countryside. At nightfall, I came in sight of the House of Usher. This was the house of Rodrick Usher, who had been my childhood pal. It had been umpteen years since he and I had seen each other. I lived in a distant part of the country during my childhood. However, he had recently corresponded with me telling me at length of a serious illness and a mental disturbance that was troubling him. Beleaguered by his problems, Rodrick was leading the existence of a hermit.
Rodrick
- was living in the company of his friends
- was engaged in many social activities
- was involved in his thriving business
- had become a recluse
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - had become a recluse
Rodrick was 'leading the existence of a hermit', i.e. had become a recluse. The other options contradict this.
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