Question

Steele’s Trumpet Club critiques:

• A. The extravagance of the aristocracy
• B. The social norms of coffeehouse culture
• C. The political corruption of the era
• D. The decline of literature

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The social norms of coffeehouse culture

• The Trumpet Club is said to convene in a coffeehouse located in an old Gothic building, emphasizing its antiquated charm.

• The environment mirrors the lively but disorderly nature of its members, creating a satirical microcosm of 18th-century social spaces.

• The meetings served as a means of relaxation and mental engagement, moving from abstract thoughts to more familiar and comforting conversations.