How is Mr. White's reaction different than Mrs. White's in the excerpt?

A-He understands more quickly that Herbert is dead.

B-He is angrier than his wife that Herbert is dead.

C-He is sadder than his wife that Herbert is dead.

D-He seems less surprised that Herbert is dead.

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Gabby

23 December, 06:48

How is Mr. White's reaction different than Mrs. White's in the excerpt?

A-He understands more quickly that Herbert is dead.

B-He is angrier than his wife that Herbert is dead.

C-He is sadder than his wife that Herbert is dead.

D-He seems less surprised that Herbert is dead.

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Dale Hoover · Answer 1

Dale Hoover 23 December, 07:13

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The correct answer is C

Bentley Stokes · Answer 2

C. He is sadder than his wife that Herbert is dead. Although I've read differing versions of this story, in almost all versions, Mr. White is sad, while his wife is the one who's angry, commanding him to wish Herbert back to life.

How is Mr. White's reaction different than Mrs. White's in the excerpt?A-He understands more quickly that Herbert is dead.B-He is angrier than his wife that Herbert is dead.C-He is sadder than his wife that Herbert is dead.D-He seems less surprised that Herbert is dead.

How is Mr. White's reaction different than Mrs. White's in the excerpt?

A-He understands more quickly that Herbert is dead.

B-He is angrier than his wife that Herbert is dead.

C-He is sadder than his wife that Herbert is dead.

D-He seems less surprised that Herbert is dead.