Question

How does Sir Peter view his wife, Lady Teazle, during their arguments?

• A. He thinks she is being unreasonable and irritating.
• B. He admires her skill at arguing and finds her more attractive because of it.
• C. He feels indifferent and disengages from the argument.
• D. He believes she is completely in the wrong and dismisses her opinions.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. He admires her skill at arguing and finds her more attractive because of it.

• While Sir Peter admires Lady Teazle's intelligence, his pride and belief in his own superiority lead him to feel frustrated and irritated during their arguments, and he often seeks to assert control over the situation.