What attitude is connoted by the word snicker as it is used in line 85?

condescending disrespect

grudging courtesy

polite formality

intense attention

condescending disrespect

The word snicker has a negative connotation. A snicker is used when the person snickering is being rude. Because of the negative connotation, any positive answers choices should be immediately eliminated. This leaves "condescending disrespect" and "grudging courtesy". The answer grudging courtesy still has a component of respectfulness because the remark is being described as courteous. "Condescending disrespect" is the only answer choice that demonstrates the rudeness a snicker contains.

the attitude of snicker as it is used in line 85 > condescending disrespect