Question

1. Read the following sentences from "First Confession".

"Nora's turn came, and I heard the sound of something slamming, and then her voice as if butter wouldn't melt in her mouth, and then another slam, and then out she came. God, the hypocrisy of women! Her eyes were lowered, her head was bowed, and her hands were joined very low down on her stomach, and she walked up the isle to the side altar looking like a saint."

Which of the following words best describes the speakers tone?

A. admiring
B. disbelieving
C. envious
D. surprised

Answer 1

B or c I believe so is the answer

Answer 2

The correct answer is option B. "disbelieving". The excerpt of "First Confession" herein stated talks about Nora's behavior while she's walking up the isle to the side altar. The speaker's tone is of disbelieve, which can be noted by the sarcasm of the sentences, including: "her voice as if butter wouldn't melt in her mouth" and "God, the hypocrisy of women!"