Question

What is implied by the line “I gave commands; Then all smiles stopped together”?

• A. He banned the Duchess from smiling
• B. He had the Duchess killed
• C. He painted over the Duchess’s smile
• D. He locked the Duchess away

Answer 1

Answer:

B. He had the Duchess killed

The line strongly implies that the Duke had the Duchess murdered because her behavior displeased him. The phrase “all smiles stopped together” is a euphemism for her death following his commands.