Question

Read these sentences from “The Open Window.” "I expect it was the spaniel," said the niece calmly; "he told me he had a horror of dogs. He was once hunted into a cemetery somewhere on the banks of the Ganges by a pack of pariah dogs, and had to spend the night in a newly dug grave with the creatures snarling and grinning and foaming just above him. Enough to make anyone lose their nerve." Romance at short notice was her speciality.
Which phrase from these sentences contributes most to the humor in the story?

A“'...on the banks of the Ganges...'” B “'...cemetery somewhere...'” C“'I expect it was the spaniel...'” D “'...he had a horror of dogs...'”

Answer 1

Answer:

C. “'I expect it was the spaniel...'”

Explanation:

This is the phrase which contributes most to the humour in the story. In this story, the niece is talking about the reason for a person to "lose his nerve." The first words she utters blame a cocker spaniel for this insanity. This is a humorous idea, as the reason seems to be unusual and trivial, and unlikely to have such an effect on a person.

Answer 2

Answer:

Yup it's C "I expect it was the spaniel..."

Explanation:

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